6r Kuba - Military Robots

Robotics Research Project

School : Dalian Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School Teacher : Ms. Monireh Kandi Time : Second Term 2008-2009

“MILITARY-ROBOTS” Everyone knows that being a soldier is a dangerous job, but some of the tasks that soldiers are required to do are more dangerous than others. Walking through minefields, deactivating unexploded bombs or clearing out hostile buildings, for example, are some of the most dangerous tasks a person is asked to perform in the line of duty. What if we could send robots to do these jobs instead of humans? Then, if something went wrong, we'd only lose the money it cost to build the robot instead of losing a human life. And we could always build more robots. The U.S. military has been developing robotic systems for all sorts of jobs for years now, and some of them are even on the front lines in Iraq. In this article, we'll meet some of the military's latest robot soldiers, find out what sorts of jobs they can do and get a glimpse of what the future holds for military robots.

What’s a “NUCLEAR”? • Nuclear weapons are the most serious looming threat in just about any major conflict. This article explains the basic technology of nuclear bombs and details the sobering consequences of their use

How do “Rail Guns” work? • Using a magnetic field powered by electricity, a rail gun can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes. Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust. So why isn't the military using them now? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.

“rocket-propelled“ • Rugged and simple, the rocket-propelled grenade is suitable for downing helicopters, disabling tanks or attacking buildings at close range. In the hands of a skilled operator, the RPG is a lethal and versatile weapon. Find out all about RPGs.

How’d “military robots” look like?

• This a simple military mini-tank…

This is a “robo-fly”