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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new surveillance robot that's designed to be thrown into windows, or over fences and other obstructions.
(Image Courtesy of CMU)
The rugged robot, Dragon Runner, is about the size of a small suitcase, and includes on-board cameras and microphones. It can travel at speeds up to 20 miles per hour, and is made to go where humans can't, or shouldn't. It has potential civilian uses, but will be tested soon in Iraq.
Great idea. Just do not show it to the Chinese or Japanese.
Posted by Nick Haviland | June 28, 2004 6:52 PM
That is about the coolest thing I've ever seen, and I've seen some cool stuff!
Posted by Bucky Mcnair | June 28, 2004 8:53 PM
Great. Keep up the good work. Get this debugged as quickly as possible and ship this to the troops. Ship a LOT of these to the troops ASAP. Thank you very much!!!!!!
Posted by Hubert Schmitter | June 29, 2004 12:02 AM
Its made of metal, has a motor and surveilance equipment inside, and its about the size of a small suitcase- So, how much does it weigh? How many people does it take to throw it? Do you need a second robot to pick it up and launch it into a second story window?
Posted by Scott Lewis | June 29, 2004 3:39 PM
