'LANdroid' keeps troops plugged in
 

*Source: Crave (http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-972...ag=nefd.only)*
________
Robots might not be fighting wars by themselves yet, but they're doing their part among the support ranks in the battlefied. As equipment such as pocket-sized spy bots (http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9718712-1.html) become increasingly common, other types of mobile equipment aren't far behind.

DARPA's "LANdroid (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2007/06/15/landroid-wireless-battle-net/)" prototype, for instance, is a wireless network router mounted on treads that looks like a tiny tank.

More...