The Rex is designed to take a huge load off of foot soldiers’ shoulders.
(Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries)
“Fetch” and “heel” may be the latest commands to join the military lexicon, with the arrival of Rex, a small, six-wheel-drive load-bearing robotic vehicle designed to follow squad-size units in response to voice commands.
Envisioned as a robotic “beast of burden” for the modern soldier, Rex can carry more than 400 pounds, a typical load for groups of 3 to 10 ground soldiers, for 72 hours at a time without refueling, according to developer Israel Aerospace Industries.
“The robotic vehicle follows the lead soldier from a given distance, utilizing technology developed and patented by IAI.
