+++ Robot rescuer for wounded soldiers+++
 

[SIZE="5"]Robot rescuer for wounded soldiersSeptember 21, 2006 10:43 AM PDT
The Bear prototype requires wireless operation by a person, but Vecna says it will eventually have more autonomous behaviors. The tracked-machine can balance on its hips, knees or ankles. The project has received funding from the U.S. Army's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center.

Credit: Vecna Technologies

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