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Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

By Andy Smith February 9, 2011, 10:22 PM PST

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Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntThe U.S. Army showed off some its latest high tech combat gear at the U.S. Army All American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas last month. The event is an annual showcase for 90 of the top graduating high school football players and a chance for the army to show off its latest gear to draw new recruits and give the public a chance to see its latest advancements.

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ntFeatures include the latest robotic vehicles from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, flexible screens, and new ways to utilize solar power.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntThe U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center featured CERV or Quantum Technology’s Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle. Attendees were given rides on CERV which is a hybrid vehicle configured to maintain speeds of 80 mph, climb 60 percent grades, ford 30 inches of water, and perform other unique military requirements.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntFlexible screens that are being developed for combat use were shown off at the event.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntLockheed Martin’s HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier) was on display. It’s a robotic exoskeleton that’s driven by battery-powered titanium legs. It also contains an on-board computer that helps distribute the load. Lockheed Martin claims the HULC will help soldiers carry up to 200 pounds “with minimal effort.”

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntThe Avenger Table Top Trainer trains gunners to detect, acquire, identify and engage enemy aircraft and ground targets on a realistically simulated battlefield.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntThe army let people experience night combat in this 200 foot truck.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntRENEWS or Reusing Existing Natural Wind and Solar system will bring solar and wind energy to virtually any location.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntREPPS or the Rucksack Enabled Portable Power System is a flexible solar panel that can be folded and carried in a rucksack. It produces 62 volts and can be used to power portable electronic devices such as laptops.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntAt the event, TARDEC showed off many small robotic vehicles that are built to scout potentially hazardous locations.

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ntChildren were invited to try out the devices.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntTGER or the Tactical Garbage to Energy Refinery is a portable waste system that was used in Iraq.

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ntPhoto Credit: Jerry Warner, Defense Life Sciences

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntMore robots to show off.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntRAVEN, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, has been in use since 2006 providing aerial reconnaissance and surveillance of the battlefield. It fits into a rucksack.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntTARDEC shows a small robot walking up steps.

Gallery: U.S. Army tackles tech for the battlefield

ntControls for CERV.

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