VIPeR
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VIPeR is a military robot developed by the Israeli company Elbit Systems and intended for use in warfare. It was unveiled in March, 2007.
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For mobility, the VIPeR uses a pair of combined wheel/track systems (called the "Galileo Wheel" system, a patented technology by Galileo Mobility Instrument of Israel) that change shape to adapt to terrain, and a "tail." It is capable of climbing stairs and moving in city environments. It is designed to be man-portable, with a mass of about 11 kg.
The robot can be equipped with various sensors, eg. for bomb detection, and/or with light weaponry, equivalent to a pistol or grenade launcher.
Current plans call for the VIPeR to be used by special forces units and regular infantry, for situations especially dangerous to human soldiers such as exploring caves and tunnels.
The robot is remote-controlled, rather than being an autonomous robot.
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