Chiba Univ. group produces robot to detect land mines

Chiba Univ. group produces robot to detect land mines

CHIBA, Japan - A Chiba University research group unveils on Feb. 22 a prototype of a spider-like robot that can detect antipersonnel land mines by remote control. The group, led by Kenzo Nonami, professor at the state-run university's engineering faculty, plans to put the 120-kilogram machine into mass production.

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