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In May 2005, DID covered the use of remote-control toys in Iraq, as improvised robots to check out possible roadside bombs. It would appear that someone took notice, because there has since been a flurry of activity on the robotic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) front. Meanwhile, deliveries of smaller and cheaper MARCBOTs and BomBots are underway.
DefenseLink notes in its announcements that “The increase in production quantity is due to the urgent and compelling need for units that are forward deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.” So, what exactly is the MTRS program? DID explains, and covers the latest news and contract information for MTRS robots. Per DID convention, new items are indicated in green type. The latest news is a $400 million contract for one of the MTRS program firms, plus a few updates related to its competitor…
- MTRS: Why Send A Man to Do A Robot’s Job? (i.e. “Continue reading…”)
- MTRS: Contracts and Key Events
- MTRS’ Mini-Mes: MARCbot & BomBot
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