Technology Review has an article about a snake-like robotic arm that could soon be used to treat injured soldiers as they lie on the battlefield. Developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, the snakebot attaches to a stretcher and is controlled remotely using a joystick, allowing a doctor to assess a soldier's injuries as the bullets fly by.

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http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1827871101/bctid9562708001

That's the kinda future I'm looking forward to! This stuff rocks!