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SRI shows the benefits of shrinking tech

"The system, developed by scientists at SRI International, is known as Taurus, and it is a miniature robot that can allow a trained dismantler to remotely do the work that used to require getting up close and personal, often too close for comfort, to a bomb."

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-20060154-52.html#ixzz1OL7ZVSbR

Military contractors show their wares at defence show

"Thousands advanced on Lansdowne Park Wednesday for the opening of the 11th annual CANSEC Defence and Security Trade Show.

Designed to showcase the latest and greatest in weapons and military technologies, the show includes more than 225 exhibitors who have brought gear ranging from helicopters to vision systems.

More: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Military+contractors+show+their+wares+defence+show/4878009/story.html#ixzz1OL6tgyHQ"