Small military robots gain advanced “sight” for more challenging roles

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Small military robots gain advanced “sight” for more challenging roles

Mon, 01/28/2008 - 16:52 - NLN

Intelligent robot vendor iRobot this week licensed Laser Radar or Ladar technology for use in its line of military robots, a move that could result in a new line of machines that can see and operate more effectively in dangerous situations.

Such small, advanced robots could be deployed in less than a year, experts said.

Specifically the robot-maker is licensing Advanced Scientific Concepts' 3-D flash Ladar which uses laser beams to scan and process targets. The system has the ability to create a virtual 3D picture of an entire area -- one of the holy grails of robotics.

Read full story in NetworkWorld.