Bomb squad called into action and robot deployed over ‘suspected device’ in north Dublin city that shut down busy road

BOMB disposal experts removed a “suspect device” in north Dublin city this afternoon. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordinance ...
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Navy and Marines expand bomb squads’ reach with heavy EOD robots

One bomb-disposal robot can lift more than 250 pounds near its chassis while maintaining a standoff distance for its operator ...
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A New Robot Makes Explosives No Longer Stand a Chance

Explosive ordnance disposal remains one of the most dangerous missions on the modern battlefield. Even when technicians do ...
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NYPD putting up nearly $400K on Wall-E style robot with ‘crazy mechanical arm’

The NYPD is shelling out nearly $400,000 for a remote controlled Wall-E look-alike robot that can roll into danger — so cops don’t have to. The PackBot 525 — built by Brooklyn-based defense company ...
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Chemical attack drill in UK hospital tests readiness

Firefighters spraying down members of the public, a bomb disposal robot poking a ‘bomb’ on a bed and soldiers in hazmat gear setting up tents. Thankfully, this wasn’t a genuine emergency, but a ...