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DARPA's Mule-Like Robotic Squad Support System (LS3) Can Carry Up To 400 Pounds

Posted September 15, 2012 2:26 PM

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DARPA are experts as creating robots, such as the Cheetah, which can reportedly run faster than Usain Bolt. This week, the defense research agency unveiled their two robotic 'pack mule' prototypes known as the Legged Squad Support System (LS3). The 'pack mules' are designed to aid soldiers in combat environments by carrying up to 400lbs of equipment in rough terrain. They are even capable of following verbal and visual commands! Read the rest of DARPA's Mule-like Robotic Squad Support System (LS3) Can Carry Up To 400 Pounds! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: big dog, Boston Dynamics, cheetah, cheetah bot, darpa, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, legged squad support system, ls3, pack mule, robot, robotic pack mule, robotics, usain bolt, world's fastest man

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