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Qinetic Offers New Talon IV Engineer Robot Suited For Afghanistan, Company Says

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

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QinetiQ is extending its family of robots with the unveiling of the Talon IV Engineer robot, to continue to meet the ever-changing demands of detecting and clearing mines, unexploded ordnance and dangerous improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a safe distance. The new Talon IV Engineer robot is particularly well suited to operations in Afghanistan with its longer, stronger reach, stronger grasp, and the ability to right itself, the company said yesterday. "Our Talon IV Engineer robot, with its extra strength…

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