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Posted: **Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:35 am**

http://www.military.com/daily-n....ns.html

In addition to the lawnmower-like noise of the mule's gas-powered engine, there were other challenges without clear solutions, including how to repair the hulking robot if it breaks and how to integrate it into a traditional Marine patrol.

DARPA spent tens of millions on this. I wonder if it wouldn't have just been easier to use...a real damn mule?

Posted: **Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:22 pm**

Maybe throw some of that DARPA money and just domesticate a new bad-ass animal.

Like a fucking Tiger. Marine patrols with tigers would be awesome.

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Posted: **Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:25 pm**

A loud engine??? When I heard there were noise issues I assumed whining pneumatics and shit. Had no idea it was THAT stupid.

Posted: **Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:36 pm**

GORDON wrote:A loud engine??? When I heard there were noise issues I assumed whining pneumatics and shit. Had no idea it was THAT stupid.

You've obviously never taken a government contract.

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