Robot Truck
Next week, US Marines will begin testing Oshkosh's TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle. The Marine Corps is searching for a remote-controlled vehicle that can be utilized in convoys, route-clearing missions and other high-risk operations. The TerraMax vehicle is designed for fully autonomous missions that are supervised from an escort vehicle at a safe distance. The Corps is hoping to eventually field autonomous trucks in places like Afghanistan.
Marines Recover Army Helo in Afghanistan
August 15, 2011
US Marines with Helicopter Support Team (2nd Marine Logistics Group) performed a TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel) on August 10, 2011 to retrieve a U.S. Army helicopter at an undisclosed location in Logar province, Afghanistan.