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no caste · 10-26-2009, 08:18 AM

Update -

Google's Android Allows Soldiers to Put Drones on Buddy List
Defense giant Raytheon has turned Google's mobile operating system into a military application
By Jeremy Hsu Posted 10.21.2009 at 2:49 pm

Google's Android operating system for cell phones could allow soldiers to track fellow squad members and even unmanned drones in real time on a map -- as long as the humans and robots are on their buddy list...

Raytheon plans to deploy RATS within the next month or so, after two years of development, according to Forbes. We're looking forward to the future editions where users can control their robot swarms using basic body language.
http://www.popsci.com/technology/art...nes-buddy-list

RATS= Raytheon Android Tactical System wowzers!

10-26-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
no caste Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,375	Re: Week in review: (Google) Android has arrived Update - Google's Android Allows Soldiers to Put Drones on Buddy List Defense giant Raytheon has turned Google's mobile operating system into a military application By Jeremy Hsu Posted 10.21.2009 at 2:49 pm Google's Android operating system for cell phones could allow soldiers to track fellow squad members and even unmanned drones in real time on a map -- as long as the humans and robots are on their buddy list... Raytheon plans to deploy RATS within the next month or so, after two years of development, according to Forbes. We're looking forward to the future editions where users can control their robot swarms using basic body language. http://www.popsci.com/technology/art...nes-buddy-list RATS= Raytheon Android Tactical System wowzers!