America's 'robo-soldier' gets marching orders

(news recorded from www.bbc.com)

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1. How is the robo-soldier controlled?

2. What is the robo-soldier's shooting capacity?

3. When is it due to enter action?

4. What is the robo-soldier based on?

5. How high is it?

6. What are the advantages of the robo-soldier according to American officials?

7. Will they ever replace real soldiers?

 

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