Q&A: iRobot taps into its Warrior spirit

**MIG-31** · Apr 15, 2009, 01:50 PM

The PackBot robot has made a name for itself in dangerous places like Iraq, but the future may belong to both its bigger and smaller siblings.

U.S. military forces have long made use of the PackBot to discover and disarm roadside bombs, keeping flesh-and-blood soldiers out of harm's way. Now its maker, iRobot, is looking to make inroads with two variations on the design.
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Source: C|Net (Cutting Edge)

Apr 15, 2009, 01:50 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,778 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Q&A: iRobot taps into its Warrior spirit The PackBot robot has made a name for itself in dangerous places like Iraq, but the future may belong to both its bigger and smaller siblings. U.S. military forces have long made use of the PackBot to discover and disarm roadside bombs, keeping flesh-and-blood soldiers out of harm's way. Now its maker, iRobot, is looking to make inroads with two variations on the design. ____________ Source: C\|Net (Cutting Edge) __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here