BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan –
Soldiers throughout Afghanistan will soon be welcoming a new battle buddy to the Global War on Terror: the Marcbot IV, a four-wheeled, robotic vehicle designed to help troops keep the competitive edge on the battlefield.
“The Marcbot IV is a scout vehicle that allows troops to scope out areas downrange,” said Robert Canfield, senior robotics repair technician Joint Robotics Repair Facility.
“Troops can safely check for (IED’s) and other suspicious items without putting themselves in harm’s way.”
About 50 Marcbot IV robots will soon be distributed throughout Afghanistan as a tool to counter improvised
explosive devices.
Wild Thing’s comment…….
I love these and they will help our troops a lot. Any time something keeps our soldiers from injuuries I am all for it.
Oh, I think I saw these being tested at an installation in Md. It looked like play-time but these are serious machines that should do some good for the guys who are at risk from IEDs. And if the guys have fun driving them, well, good.
I see the jihadist’s have an unmanned weapon of their own!
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Gregor, thanks for the heads-up. It’s horrifying. We don’t have a chance.
Lumberjack that is great to hear.
Gregor, oh noooo I am going to have nightmares now. Hahahaa
Love ya!
Rhod…I saw your post first on here and between you and Gregor, you both had me going till I clicked on the link. hahaha