Dogs Guided Remotely by Stealth System
Trained dogs are smart enough to find bombs, drugs, people, and the safest way to cross the street -- but only with a capable handler nearby. Now a new system developed at Auburn University could turn canines into remotely guided "super dogs" that can take on risky tasks.
A vest equipped with sensors and gear directs the dog with vibration and tone. The system could be used for security, combat operations, and to help the disabled.
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