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In May 2005, the title “Remote Control Toys Used By Iraq Patrols,” talked about childrens’ toys being used on the front lines to look fo 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 includes another American contract to iRobot…
- MTRS: Why Send A Man to Do A Robot’s Job? (i.e. “Continue reading…”)
- MTRS: Contracts and Key Events [updated]
- MTRS’ Mini-Mes: MARCbot & BomBot
- MTRS Additional Readings & Sources
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