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Nuclear Weapon-Guarding Robots Are Just Biding Their Time
The Hawthorne Army Depot, a 600,000 sq. ft. storage facility in western Nevada, has employed a new race of guards to protect the security of their weaponry and nuclear waste. The MDARS (Mobile Detection Assessment Response Systems) robots patrol the outskirts of the military installation with expert precision only a machine can provide. With a top speed of 20 mph, the MDARS can patrol continuously for 16 hours, checking the security of gates and locks through RFID technology. If the... Continue reading
Happy Veterans Day, Postal Workers!
I’m not sure how many of you who aren’t mailmen, bankers or actual veterans are actually affected by Veterans Day, but regardless, we’d love to wish you a great holiday off if you happen to be one of the lucky ones who get a breather for the day. As you can tell, my boss is a real prick and has me working today. Little does he know that I totally plan on slacking off the entire day. Doesn’t he know... Continue reading
Stationary Holder Launches Attack Against You
I knew I shouldn’t have bought a militarized set of stationary holders. Thank God I didn’t get the uranium processing plant tape dispenser! These Stationary Troops stationary holders are apt to launch an attack against you. Just don’t look at them the wrong way. In fact, just don’t look at them at all. Link [via]
HCID Gloves to give soldiers hands on control
One thing that has always limited the soldiers of the military is that they always have to be attached to their weapon. There is never really any true and full concentration on other matters when your toting around an automatic weapon. Handwear Computer Input Devices (HCIDs) might be the future of militiary strategy and safety means. The HCID will let the soldier control different types of hardware, including triggering weapons, heads-up displays, and small unmanned vehicles, with movements of the... Continue reading
