Robot Soldier
A heavy-duty machine developed by iRobot, which has previously built a series of relatively small military robots used largely for reconnaissance, is capable of pulling a car or climbing over obstacles almost half a meter high. It can also be fitted with a rocket that drags a chain along the ground to clear a path through a minefield.
Product: 710 Warrior
Cost: $300,000 to $400,000
Availability: Now
Source: www. irobot.com
Companies: iRobot
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