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posted by Fnord666 on Monday August 27 2018, @12:17AM   Printer-friendly
from the watch-out-for-ewoks dept.

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Kalashnikov Concern, a Russian manufacturer known for the AK-47 assault rifle, is thinking pretty big these days when it comes to new defense machines. The company unveiled a concept for a bipedal battle robot this week and all I can think about are the two-legged AT-STs from Star Wars.

The Kalashnikov creation seems to be solidly in the concept realm right now. It looks like its main job is to just stand there and look cool.

It has a couple of grabby arms and hands reminiscent of the Power Loader suit from Aliens and a large cabin at the top where presumably a human driver would sit to control the machine. It looks a bit top-heavy and not quite as lithe as an AT-ST.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/news/kalashnikov-battle-robot-concept-looks-like-a-star-wars-at-st/

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  • (Score: 4, Funny) by Azuma Hazuki on Monday August 27 2018, @01:54AM

    by Azuma Hazuki (5086) on Monday August 27 2018, @01:54AM (#726761) Journal

    Hah. I found the Ziege rifle hidden way in the back behind the Land Destroyer fort. One shot to the body will take this thing out and even if I miss I get 700+ EXP. Your move, rustbucket...

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