technabob » defense http://technabob.com/blog gadgets, gizmos, games, cool gadgets, geeky gadgets Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 web gun catches thieves just like flies http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/16/web-gun-catches-thieves-just-like-flies/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/16/web-gun-catches-thieves-just-like-flies/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:17:43 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/16/web-gun-catches-thieves-just-like-flies/ Click to View Embedded Video…]]> Why should cops need to zap suspects with dangerous Tazers when they could just catch fleeing criminals using a powerful Spiderman-like web-slinging device instead?

Net Gun Web Slinger

The NET-2000 Shooting Net Rod uses a charge of highly compressed air to fire a net at fleeing suspects from as far as 49 feet away.

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While it doesn’t spin a web of just any old size, it does fire a huge 52 square foot net made of high strength Nylon fiber. While the device may look like an innocuous flashlight when not in use, it sure packs a wallop when fired up.

Net Gun Web Slinger

In addition to law enforcement use, its designed for animal catchers to use in place of traditional manual nets. Importer Chinagrabber is selling the devices for just $419 a piece, but I’d suggest that you check with your local police department before you try to catch stray alley cats with one of these.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/16/web-gun-catches-thieves-just-like-flies/feed/ 6 don’t mess with this killer robot http://technabob.com/blog/2007/03/08/dont-mess-with-this-killer-robot/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/03/08/dont-mess-with-this-killer-robot/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:43:38 +0000 technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/03/08/dont-mess-with-this-killer-robot/ An Isreali defense manufacturer today revealed their new portable robot that’s capable of going into dangerous war zones and taking down enemies on its own (with the aid of a wireless remote control and built-in video camera). The VIPeR robot has an a full arsenal of weaponry on board, including an automatic pistol and grenade planting capabilities.

VIPeR Defense Robot by Elbit Systems

The robot’s maker, Elbit Systems, Ltd., claims that the rugged, dual-treaded robot can climb stairs and challenging surfaces like rubble without a problem. In addition to its fighting duties, the robot can be used for bomb detection and disposal.

I certainly wouldn’t want to run into one of these in a dark alley.

[via Reuters]

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