The Israeli robot snake in an upright position.
Posted on 06/16/2009 10:05:13 AM PDT by JoeProBono
Israeli defense researchers are working on a robot snake that can sneak through cracks and into buildings to send back sound and video of enemy movements — or even plant explosives. That's according to the Jerusalem Post, which cites a news report from Israel's Channel 2. A video clip shows the six-foot-long robot, covered in camouflage, winding its way through rocks and tree stumps, its "head" a flat camera lens ringed by LED lights. The "snake" can also prop up its front sections vertically to peer over obstacles. It's remote-controlled by a soldier, who uses a laptop both to guide the robot and to see and hear what it's feeding back.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
The Israeli robot snake in an upright position.
Why must these things always be released for publication?
Awesome! Now the HAMAS terrorists have a new worry...<|;=)
Is that the focus? Or will this media factoid be used to spawn conspiracy theories when terrorist munitions explode in residential areas?
A video clip shows the six-foot-long robot, covered in camouflage, winding its way through rocks and tree stumps, its "head" a flat camera lens ringed by LED lights.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.