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Marine Corps Wants a Throwable Robot

Posted by samzenpus on from the goblin-bomb-dispenser dept.

coondoggie writes "The US Marine Corps has a request — build and rapidly deploy more 10lb-or-under robots its personnel can throw into dangerous situations that can quickly gather information without endangering Marines. The throwable robot is part of a family of robots that would range from the 10lb version to one that would act as a central controlling device and weigh close to 300lbs. Marine commanders are demanding ever lighter robots so that troops don't have to offload critical equipment from their rucksacks to accommodate them."

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  1. First Prototype by Penguinshit · · Score: 5, Funny

    Designated "GR3N4-DE"

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  2. Has anyone considered infants? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They're about 10 pounds and very throwable.

  3. Existing solution by bobdotorg · · Score: 4, Funny

    Why not just arm one of these.

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  4. Throwable? That's easy. by SoundGuyNoise · · Score: 4, Funny

    All robots are throwable. The key is, you have to find the one that handles the landings better than the rest.

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  5. Robot - I choose you! by dbIII · · Score: 4, Funny

    It would be ideal if the robot comes in a little ball or is ball shaped and unfolds. Being able to announce it's name for identification is a bonus. Being bright yellow for visability and being able to electricute even the entire crew of a helicopter would certainly stop any team with rockets.