DARPA Mule Learns The Tricks Of The Trade
#-Link-Snipped-# quadruped robot, has been training since its September public appearance. While more popular by the name of 'AlphaDog', the LS3's primary purpose is to function like a mule and carry heavy load (up to 400 pounds, or 180 kg) for up to 20 miles over 24 hours. This is especially of use in the military where equipment load becomes a problem on rough terrains.
[caption id="attachment_44737" align="aligncenter" width="600"]#-Link-Snipped-# DARPA LS3[/caption]
LS3 responds to voice commands such as  "follow," "stop," "sit," "stay". Alternatively, one can also provide the distance and direction to the LS3, though "fetch" isn't an integrated function yet. Other significant features include GPS navigation in the night with zero percent illumination and plowing through five foot high bushes. Not to forget, iPod charging for the music-loving.
The field trials are to be conducted every three months for the next two years before it becomes a part of the Marines. DARPA has released a new video of AlphaDog's day out and at some point, doing the classic mud fall. Watch out, LOLcats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hNUeSUXOc-w
Source: #-Link-Snipped-# Image Courtesy: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - Content not found
[caption id="attachment_44737" align="aligncenter" width="600"]#-Link-Snipped-# DARPA LS3[/caption]
LS3 responds to voice commands such as  "follow," "stop," "sit," "stay". Alternatively, one can also provide the distance and direction to the LS3, though "fetch" isn't an integrated function yet. Other significant features include GPS navigation in the night with zero percent illumination and plowing through five foot high bushes. Not to forget, iPod charging for the music-loving.
The field trials are to be conducted every three months for the next two years before it becomes a part of the Marines. DARPA has released a new video of AlphaDog's day out and at some point, doing the classic mud fall. Watch out, LOLcats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hNUeSUXOc-w
Source: #-Link-Snipped-# Image Courtesy: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - Content not found
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