Portable Bomb Disposal Robot

Posted By Guest on March 22, 2010

The Real Hurt Locker: Bomb disposal robot that you can carry in a back pack

A high tech bomb disposal robot that fits into a back pack has been unveiled by the British Ministry of Defense. The Dragon Runner device will help soldiers to find and deactivate dangerous explosives on the front line. Its capabilities were demonstrated by members of the Royal Logistics Corps.

Measuring 12.2"x16.6"x6", the light-weight robot is reminiscent of the robots used in the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker. It weighs 14lbs - the same as seven bags of sugar- and can move at speeds of up to 5mph.