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GE s robot earthworm completes mission at Niskayuna campus
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1of5GE Research in Niskayuna tested a 5-foot robotic tunnel digging device at its Niskayuna campus as part of $2.5 million DARPA project.Rulison, Larry/GE ResearchShow MoreShow Less
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4of5GE Research tested a robotic earthworm that could dig a 10 centermeter tunnel for the U.S. military. The DOD gave GE $2.5 million to test the technology.Rulison, Larry/GE ResearchShow MoreShow Less
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NISKAYUNA - Scientists at GE Research in Niskayuna have completed a $2.5 million test of a Department of Defense robot that digs underground tunnels using a so-called soft robotic design that can more easily make turns, squeeze through small spaces and even move material in front of it underneath the battlefield to help resupply troops.