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US military shelves Google robot plan over 'noise concerns'
Source: BBC
US military shelves Google robot plan over 'noise concerns'
30 December 2015 Technology
The US army says it has mothballed plans to deploy a robot developed in conjunction with Google because it is "too loud".
The Legged Squad Support System - referred to by some as "the big dog" - is capable of carrying 400lbs (181.4kg) of equipment over rugged terrain.
But the US Marines now say its petrol-powered engine is too noisy for them to use in battle.
Google has long said it planned to move away from its military contracts.
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30 December 2015 Technology
The US army says it has mothballed plans to deploy a robot developed in conjunction with Google because it is "too loud".
The Legged Squad Support System - referred to by some as "the big dog" - is capable of carrying 400lbs (181.4kg) of equipment over rugged terrain.
But the US Marines now say its petrol-powered engine is too noisy for them to use in battle.
Google has long said it planned to move away from its military contracts.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35201183
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