Pretty sweet!
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A Mechanical Mule??
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6spd_monte
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
I dunno , maybe i watch the sci-fi channel to much but if i was in the woods & saw that thing coming at me , i'd probably start shooting at it !!!! 
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DAILY THOUGHT:
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GEJ
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
skippy wrote:I dunno , maybe i watch the sci-fi channel to much but if i was in the woods & saw that thing coming at me , i'd probably start shooting at it !!!!
I would think afterward it would be hard to stuff and hang on the wall.
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1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
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The vendor trailer
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1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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CaptSquid
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
Definitely not stealthy.
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92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
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Rileysowner
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
But very nifty. I was amazed when the guy kicked it and it didn't fall over. That is am amazing feat for a computer controlled robot.
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1997 GMC Safari RWD, Power Windows and Locks, 7 passenger, a/c, rear heat
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
It is a neat advancement in tech but I just can't help but wonder wouldn't a real mule work better and be cheaper???
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trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
Re: A Mechanical Mule??
Imagine that thing with a 50 cal chain gun and a video camera /remote feed
It could wander around afghanistan while some guy in Virginia controls it via remote control.
As long as never becomnes self-aware !
It could wander around afghanistan while some guy in Virginia controls it via remote control.
As long as never becomnes self-aware !
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1995 Safari AWD
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Rebel
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
Amazing piece of equipment but can tell ya,,if seen down here roaming the woods, he wouldn't last long before a 7mag. took it out. Can you imagine the reports coming in when this thing is sited walking around the countryside ??
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astronut74
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Re: A Mechanical Mule??
Yeah, I can definely see military potential with it. Down the road after refining its movement to be more natural. Cover it to look like a real animal. Hell, if Hollywood can do it, I'm sure it could be done in the military as well.
Steve O
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater