Warbots: Combatbots: Bomb Disposal
The Army's latest "bomb squads" are robots that are the front-line soldiers in Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD). Their role is increasingly vital in seeking out and destroying ambush explosive devices, especially with the ongoing threat of Ira ...
Added: Jun 5, 2008
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