Australia seeks new army robots
 

By Phil Mercer
BBC News, Sydney

Australia has launched a multi-million dollar competition to build a new generation of military robots.
The winning design must help soldiers fight by remote control in urban combat zones, defence officials say.
The aim is to reduce casualties in urban areas where fighting is unpredictable and treacherous.
The competition is being run by Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation in partnership with the US military.

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