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GI Factory: Andros F6A's Muscles and Battery

In order for a robot to move, it needs muscles. In the case of the Andros F6A, those muscles are comprised of servo motors that are driven by a car battery. Learn more about the Andros F6A robot on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."


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"Alien" Exoskeleton for U.S. Army (1:08)

In the sci-fi classic "Alien," the heroine battles a nasty alien in a mechanical exoskeleton. Today's U.S. Army is testing out an eerily similar exoskeleton to help move heavy loads and prevent back strain and fatigue. You can even punch and fight... More »

Advanced Military Parachutes (10:40)

Watch this video about parachutes on HowStuffWorks. Complete Parachute Solutions is a company that manufactures and distributes parachutes used by the U.S. military in the war against terror. See how the new modern military parachutes work in this... More »

Warbots: Saving Lives (1:33)

Another vital role that may be performed by robots in the future is the dangerous mission of evacuating casualties under fire.

Warbots: Waterbots and MULE's (2:15)

Learn more about the Navy's search for an underwater mine detecting robot (Robolobster!) and a vision for a multifunction robotic future.

Future Weapons: On Warfare (3:14)

Mack shares his thoughts on the realities of war and modern weaponry.

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GI Factory: Building an Andros F6A (1:38)

Watch an Andros F6A robot being built from start to finish on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

GI Factory: Refurbished Robots (2:00)

After a robot experiences an accident while securing a bomb, they often need to get refurbished. Learn about the features on an Andros F6A and watch as they recycle and repackage a refurbished robot on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

GI Factory: Andros F6A's Eyes and Ears (2:17)

Video cameras and a communications system are two features on the Andros F6A. They serve as the robot's eyes and ears and allow the user to communicate with hostages and terrorists from afar. See it in action on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

GI Factory: Andros F6A's Muscles and Battery (1:04)

In order for a robot to move, it needs muscles. In the case of the Andros F6A, those muscles are comprised of servo motors that are driven by a car battery. Learn more about the Andros F6A robot on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

GI Factory: The Andros F6A Robot (2:04)

The Andros F6A robot is a robot used by the military and police bomb squads to help handle explosives. See it in action on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

GI Factory: Andros F6A Disarms a Bomb (2:12)

On the Military Channel's "GI Factory," watch the Andros F6A military robot in action as it attempts to handle a cooler containing explosives.

GI Factory: Andros F6A Robot (1:42)

On the Military Channel's "GI Factory," get a glimpse of the capabilities of the Andros F6A robot as it attempts to disarm a bomb.

Kapow Superhero Science: Laser Beam Testing (1:39)

Learn about the possibility of having a laser weapon on the battlefield on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Warbots: Waterbots and MULE's (2:15)

Learn more about the Navy's search for an underwater mine detecting robot (Robolobster!) and a vision for a multifunction robotic future.

Warbots: Saving Lives (1:33)

Another vital role that may be performed by robots in the future is the dangerous mission of evacuating casualties under fire.