National Robot Rodeo ropes in emerging EOD technologies


Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest Explosive Ordnance Disposal technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition, Aug. 26-30.

The week-long event, managed by the United States Bomb Technician Association, brought EOD bomb technicians from the government, public sector and international agencies together with industry partners to showcase the latest emerging EOD robotic technologies and capabilities.

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Source: U.S. Air Force


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