Highlights from the Army Science Conference in Orlando, Florida, December 1-4. Vecna Technologies demonstrates the BEAR--Battlefield Extraction and Assist Robot.
Good idea, but this isn't really ready for prime time, is it? How about some software that will allow it to operate independently, or a mechanical solution that will allow it to do more than pinch sandbags? Can you imagine being "rescued" by this clumsy thing. It would probably kill you.
i wouldn't want that thing coming to get me.
cloudpaladin 3 years ago 5
Good idea, but this isn't really ready for prime time, is it? How about some software that will allow it to operate independently, or a mechanical solution that will allow it to do more than pinch sandbags? Can you imagine being "rescued" by this clumsy thing. It would probably kill you.
jamesrumsey 1 year ago