Floyd Van De Weghe – cyberneticzoo.com http://cyberneticzoo.com a history of cybernetic animals and early robots Sun, 28 Feb 2016 08:33:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 1961 – “Little Ranger” Mobile Remote Manipulator – General Mills (American) http://cyberneticzoo.com/teleoperators/1961-little-ranger-mobile-remote-manipulator-general-mills-american/ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:37:19 +0000 http://cyberneticzoo.com/?p=9870 "The Little Ranger," a mobile remote handler, extends man's reach and dexterity into radioactive, explosive or other danger zones "off limits" to humans. Monitored by TV or viewed through a shielding window, "The Little Ranger" can manipulate 50 lb. loads, reach up to 8 feet, tow an 850-pound weight, and turn on its axis. The platform 1 […]

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