Air Force Testing Robot
Eglin Air Force Base’s new robotic security dog “GUS” has a face, of sorts, with two cameras that look similar to eyes. Researchers at Eglin are testing this Ghost Robotics security robot for potential use as a security asset for facilities on base and also for Eglin’s extensive test ranges.
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Brian Mitchell, pipeline coordinator for the Air Force Research Lab’s Munitions Directorate, gives a demonstration of the base’s new robotic security dog “GUS.” Researchers at Eglin Air Force Base are testing the Ghost Robotics Vision 60 series robot for potential use as a security asset for base facilities as well as on Eglin’s extensive test ranges.
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When not being used, Eglin Air Force Base’s new robotic security dog “GUS” can fold down and fit into a carrying case. Researchers at Eglin are testing this Ghost Robotics security robot for potential use as a security asset for facilities on base and also for Eglin’s extensive test ranges.
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