US Army Using Wii Remote to Control Robots Around Minefields!

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US Army Using Wii Remote to Control Robots Around Minefields!

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TheCosmicFrog
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US Army Using Wii Remote to Control Robots Around Minefields!

Yet another unconventional use for the Wii Remote, war robots! The US Army have been experimenting with the Wii Remote as a controller for specialized robots used to clear minefields in war-torn countries. Original remote control devices were complicated and difficult to use, but apparently the Wii Remote now fits the bill due to its simplicity!

What's next, Wii Remote-controlled reconnaissance helicopters?

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03-26-2008 03:45 PM

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Hahaha, wow. That's interesting. Never thought the Wii-Remote would be used for something like that! XD

03-26-2008 04:33 PM

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So many uses for the Wii Remote have been found. Nintendo really created a nifty piece of hardware eh?

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03-26-2008 04:36 PM

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The Wii is just screaming to get some good war games because of this.

The US army, controled by a flick of the wrist and the press of a button.

03-26-2008 05:23 PM

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R.O.B: Mine Field.

Coming to a wii near you.

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03-26-2008 05:24 PM

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Kasaioni Wrote:

The Wii is just screaming to get some good war games because of this.

The US army, controled by a flick of the wrist and the press of a button.

America's Army Wii?

Sexy_Legs Wrote:

R.O.B: Mine Field.

Coming to a wii near you.

LOL

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03-26-2008 05:41 PM

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TheCosmicFrog Wrote:

Kasaioni Wrote:

The Wii is just screaming to get some good war games because of this.

The US army, controled by a flick of the wrist and the press of a button.

America's Army Wii?

Sexy_Legs Wrote:

R.O.B: Mine Field.

Coming to a wii near you.

LOL

Yup, America's Army Wii, but only a dream....

Lol, control R.O.B. while trying to avoid mines.

03-26-2008 07:34 PM

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*reads post, shutters, leaves*

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03-27-2008 10:30 AM

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no way....
March 32nd allready?

03-27-2008 05:44 PM

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Wow im shocked. what will they use the wiimote for next.

03-27-2008 08:09 PM

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