DARPA's Robotics Challenge is a contest to design robots for dangerous disaster relief situations from natural or industrial disasters. (Credit: DARPA)
Disaster Zone Robot Competition Announced By Pentagon -- BBC
A competition to develop next-generation robots capable of saving lives in disaster zones has been unveiled by the Pentagon's advanced research laboratory.
Darpa says it wants "adaptable robots with the ability to use human tools - from hand tools to vehicles".
It plans to hold a series of emergency response physical challenges.
A $2m (£1.3m) prize is being offered to the team with the best technology. The competition begins in October.
The agency says it hopes software engineers, video game developers and other experts from fields outside robotics will take part "to increase the diversity of innovative solutions".
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