Why ground robotics are now critical in modern combat

Why ground robotics are now critical in modern combat
Why ground robotics are now critical in modern combat

Autonomy in the pursuit of interoperability is today’s path for ground robotics.

Harris Bomb-Squad Bot Has A Delicate Touch

Harris Bomb-Squad Bot Has A Delicate Touch
Harris Bomb-Squad Bot Has A Delicate Touch

WASHINGTON: Cut the red wire? Cut the blue wire? That classic action movie dilemma isn’t even on the table for bomb squads using current robots, which can drag the bomb away from people or blast it with a shotgun. That’s what Harris has developed its T7 Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot, which has fingers — sort of. The…

Northrop Shows Off Smaller, Modular Robot For Tighter Budgets

NATIONAL PRESS CLUB: Since 9/11, robots have become commonplace tools for the military, police bomb squads, and hazardous materials teams. But as budgets tighten, not even the Pentagon can afford to buy many types of robots, each for a different mission. So Northrop Grumman’s subsidiary, Remotec, is rolling out a new robot called Titus specifically…

Marines Blow Stuff Up On Army Base: MCLC At Work

One of the largest explosions in the history of the Army’s Fort Benning base was set off by Marines — fortunately, on purpose. This video shows extraordinary detail of how troops set up, use, and detonate the M-58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MCLC or MICLIC). (If all you care about is the explosions, just fast-forward…