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Military Robots That Do Surgeons' Work

by Terrence O'Brien on August 9, 2007 at 04:11 PM


DARPAtech, the research arm of the Pentagon, is showing off a wide range of ground breaking tech at its annual conference. First up is the Trauma Pod, a self contained, portable, robo-surgeon. The big news about the Trauma Pod is that it will be ready for deployment in 2009.

Researchers were also showing off a Breathalyzer that can supposedly detect a broad range of diseases, including breast cancer. Menssana Research, the maker of the Breath Collecting Apparatus, claims the device is as accurate as a mammogram.

Also on display are three new battle field ready robots, including the four-legged, sensor-equipped, Little Dog (for handling uneven terrain); the idiot proof, helicopter-like Micro Air Vehicle; and the larger, completely autonomous Organic Air Vehicle, which can land in an area, perform surveillance, then return again to base all by itself.

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