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The MARCBOT, or multi-function agile remote-controlled robot," is showing promise in helping deployed troops identify improvised explosive devices. The Army's Rapid Equipping Force has deployed about 30 MARCBOTs to the theater and plans to send more than 100 more soon. Photo by R.D. Ward

The MARCBOT, or multi-function agile remote-controlled robot," is showing promise in helping deployed troops identify improvised explosive devices. The Army's Rapid Equipping Force has deployed about 30 MARCBOTs to the theater and plans to send more than 100 more soon. Photo by R.D. Ward

The MARCBOT, or multi-function agile remote-controlled robot," is showing promise in helping deployed troops identify improvised explosive devices. The Army's Rapid Equipping Force has deployed about 30 MARCBOTs to the theater and plans to send more than 100 more soon. Photo by R.D. Ward

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