Why are we seeing self-driving cars right now? This question was originally asked in Quora. Below is my answer: To understand the development of autonomous cars, it is helpful to think of them as a kind of a robot, or to use a term more favored by those in the industry, an “unmanned system.” Autonomous cars […]
While the US presence in Afghanistan may be minimal, counter-IED efforts persist. Indeed, it appears to be one of the few areas in which Afghans are actively trying to emulate the Americans they are replacing. The following article originally appeared in Strategy page. In Afghanistan the government officially recognized their most effective EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) […]
AMREL is providing unprecedented opportunities for VARs and resellers to distribute Flexpedient® AT80 rugged, Android tablets. “This is a big deal,” declared Javier Camarillo, AMREL’s Senior Application Engineer. “We have structured the reseller program to make it as easy and profitable as possible.” Unlike many reseller agreements, there is no required minimum order, and no […]
The wonderful Duffelblog website specializes in military humor, usually from an insider’s perspective. I find the articles sharp, funny, and often revealing about what’s going on in today’s military. The only problem is that the satirical stories are often indistinguishable from reality. For example, the supposedly funny headline Pentagon to Rename Confederate Bases for Army Values sounds […]
Sometimes the best way to learn about a subject is just to listen to a bunch of well-informed people sit around and casually discuss it. This is the basis of AMREL’s Rugged Radio Podcast, in which we talk about the so-called “militarization of police.” William M. Arkin, writing in Gawker, has turned this controversy on […]
As I write this post, nuclear negotiations with Iran are nearing a conclusion. I have no idea whether a deal will successfully be made or not. During the heated debate about the wisdom of a negotiated settlement, I’ve noticed an almost complete lack of informed opinion about military options. I have a nagging suspicion that […]
AMREL announces the launch of Flexpedient® AT80, world’s first personalized, rugged Android tablet. With the Flexpedient ® AT80 rugged tablet, you can: Choose colors to match your style Co-brand by engraving a logo on the tablet to promote your organization Integrate application modules, such as Common Access Card (CAC) reader, barcode readers, fingerprint scanner, etc. […]
In the great wheeled vs. legged unmanned system debate, the pro-wheel faction likes to point out the impracticality of bipedal robots. They’re not only more challenging from an engineering perspective, but they also have a more difficult time maintaining their balance. Building a robot with legs that balances well has given developers a great excuse to […]
Autonomous cars supposedly have a great safety record. They do not make mistakes. This frequently heard assertion is hardly comforting after viewing the video below. Volvo explained the accident by stating that the autonomous system involved was not designed to avoid pedestrians (that’s a more expensive option than the one installed in the car in […]
Built by the Mandus Group, the Hawkeye 105mm Weapon System is a revolutionary system that decreases recoil by 70% without degradation of performance. Recoil is dissipated by a hybrid of the traditional oil & gas system and what is known as a “soft recoil” system. Watch the video below to see the mobile howitzer in action. […]
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