DIY Ordnance Disposal With An RC Truck

kpw10 writes "My company, Tackle Design, put together a do it yourself ordnance disposal robot for use by one of the partners in our company, currently serving in Iraq. It is a very simple solution costing only about $1,000, but it performs the same functions as the super-expensive robots issued by the military. We looking to see if we can get more of these devices over there - particularly as the treat of IEDs seems to be on the rise. We're also looking into including more advanced cameras and other types of sensors including explosives detectors (MEMS and SAW based) as well as RF detectors."

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Re:Exceedingly dangerous

[oexeo]

I have seen MANY R/C toy systems being used as the detonator for remotely-detonated IED's.

Do you need any more evidence that this war is complete bullshit, when it's reached the point where American soldiers are passing time racing remote control cars.

Re:Exceedingly dangerous

[Guano_Jim]

Exceedingly dangerous (Score:5, Informative)
by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 29
I'm an electrical engineer serving in Baghdad w/ US forces.

Parent post is a farce.

Nobody serving in Baghdad with U.S. forces can possibly be called an "Anonymous Coward."

Stay safe, buddy.