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Laser vision for robots

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Rebecca C. Jernigan, [email protected]

Modern-day soldiers are trained in urban warfare. They know how to maneuver the streets of a strange city, where the enemy is likely to hide, and how to avoid booby traps. Many technological advances have focused on making soldiers’ jobs easier and safer, including development of the PackBot from iRobot Corp. of Bedford, Mass. This tough robot, designed for use in small spaces or hazardous situations, currently is being used by American troops in Iraqi cities. Researchers at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are working on a sensor system upgrade for the robot – as well as for other...Read full article

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