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So, the U.S. Army actually seems to have a sense of humor!

Researchers for the Army are developing a new robot called "Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot."  (AKA:  "BEAR.")  BEAR is a remote controlled robotic vehicle which can go into an active battlefield to pick up a wounded person and carry him to safety.

See the article at:  http://www.gizmag.com/battlefield-extra … re/125042/

Quoted from the article: 

The U.S. Army is currently testing a robot designed to locate, lift and carry wounded soldiers out of harm’s way without risking additional lives. With feedback from its onboard sensors and cameras, the Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot (BEAR) can be remotely controlled through the use of a special M-4 rifle grip controller or by hand gestures using an AnthroTronix iGlove motion glove. This equipment would allow a soldier to direct BEAR to a wounded soldier and transport them to safety where they can be assessed by a combat medic.

battlefieldextraction-assistrobot.jpg

Now for the humor part:  Take a look at the picture...  The designers of B.E.A.R. saw fit to make the robots head resemble a Bear's head!  :lol:

Yay! for the life-saving Bear!  bear_cool

rowarrior The Littlest Thistle
Glasgow
Posts: 6,212

Awww, love the life saving bear

peterbear Boechout, Antwerp
Posts: 4,755

Great article, Randy.  bear_laugh

The B.E.A.R. doesn't look very cuddly, but I bet he's very efficient!

I always knew bears were life-savers.  bear_happy

Hugs,  :hug:

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