Engineers with the US Army recently completed tests on a 20-ton unmanned Stryker vehicle, intended to be used as part of a convoy. In the tests, the robot vehicle was able to follow a manned vehicle at speeds averaging 22 miles per hour, topping out at 40 on straightaways. The robotank was also able to detect obstacles laid down by the lead vehicle and maneuver around them.
I love seeing more "robotic" stories about the Army. Anything we can use to keep our soldiers out of harms way is a welcome thing in my book. I don't think robots can replace our soldiers but things like this could certainly help make it safer.
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I think this is a plus for the military but it should also have inbuilt mine-detectors. This will ensure that there is no danger of ever getting on to mines.
