7. Darpa mules
Officially known as Legged Squad Support System (LS3), the so-called Darpa Mules are being developed to carry equipment for soldiers, who otherwise can be saddled with more than 100 lb of gear each. LS3 is a highly mobile, semi-autonomous legged robot can carry 400 lbs of a squad’s load, follow squad members through rugged terrain and interact with troops in a natural way, similar to a trained animal and its handler. The robot could also serve as a mobile auxiliary power source to the squad, so troops can recharge batteries for radios and handheld devices while on patrol.
http://www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/TTO/Programs/Legged_Squad_Support_System_(LS3).aspx
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