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I want one for my front yard
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Now there's an idea. I wonder if they can be programmed to keep the (*)(*)(*)(*) armadillos out of my flower beds?  |
Hmm perimeter defense. Thats tedious boring work. You'll be better off with the R-Gator.. it's autonomous so you won't need a human controling it 24/7. PLUS it's made by JohnDeere so theres a good chance some parts are compatible with your lawnmower.
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iRobot and John Deere Team to Produce
Military Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle
R-Gator Combines iRobot's Innovative Robotics Technology with John Deere's Rugged Utility Vehicle Know-How
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- AUSA ANNUAL MEETING Booth 2543, Oct. 25, 2004 -- Today iRobot and John Deere unveiled the Military R-GatorTM, an intelligent unmanned ground vehicle that will use off-the-shelf technology to autonomously perform dangerous and taxing missions. Until now, autonomous ground vehicles have been developed and built using custom technology on an individual basis, which can be a time-consuming and costly process. Using available systems, iRobot and John Deere plan to begin pilot production of the R-Gator by mid-2005, with full production slated to begin by 2006.
"This joint effort between John Deere and iRobot combines our legacy of rugged reliability and excellent performance in the field with iRobot's extensive, proven military robotics expertise," said Greg Doherty, director, product and market development, John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment division. "Moreover, the fact that it will be available off the shelf will allow the R-Gator to be swiftly deployed to help keep soldiers out of harm's way."
http://www.irobot.com/news/press_rel...tail.cfm?id=34
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