January 3, 2013
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If you thought a soldier’s best friend was a weapon, guess again. Meet LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) — the four-legged machine being developed for military use by engineering firm, Boston Dynamics. The outfit designed the not-so-cuddly contraption (aka AlphaDog) under contract by DARPA to work as an aid alongside US troops. BD has been advancing this particular beast for more than two years, which has already proved it can carry up to 400 pounds of gear for about 20 miles without refueling. Just a few months ago, the robot was upgraded to jog at about 5MPH over rugged terrain to up the ante even further — an improvement over its slower-moving and noisy predecessor.
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DARPA’s autonomous four-legged robot named LS3 (aka AlphaDog) is being developed to aid US troops in the field.
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http://engadget.aol.com/2012/12/21/meet-the-four-legged-robot-being-housebroken-by-us-military_n_2340353.html?1356048251&icid=maing-grid7|myaol|dl6|sec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D249306
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August 14, 2012
Mohenjo
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Engineers have created a robot that mimics a worm’s movements – crawling along surfaces by contracting segments of its body. The technique allows the machine to be made of soft materials so it can squeeze through tight spaces and mould its shape to rough terrain.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19200285
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