Vecna's BEAR Here to Rescue You From Danger

I'm constantly reminded of my shortcomings as a blogger, especially with this story, as I don't think I've ever posted about Vecna's BEAR, or Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot. Regardless, the BEAR is a "humanoid" (well, it has a face and arms) robot that is designed to lift, carry, and extract humans from battlefield situations. It can carry up to 500 lbs with it's hydraulic actuated arms, and either roll or walk via it's unique independent tracks.

Robot Magazine posted a great article on the BEAR a while back, with lots of nice pictures of the early development of the system. CNet News has more details on the current status of The BEAR. Vecna is currently working on improving the BEAR's ability to work alongside soldiers and navigate various environments. There's video of the BEAR in action after the jump.