Israeli military develops robot snake for battlefield, children’s nightmares

While this is by no means the first time we’ve seen a robotic snake prototype, it isn’t every day that we find one so close to deployment. This self-propelling, two feet long robot can crawl along the ground, climb through debris, and even stand erect to give the operator a better view. The Israeli Defense Force is will use this thing for routine surveillance and reconnaissance, broadcasting video and sound to a monitor and control station. And if this is not enough? In that case, the prototype can be wired with explosives — making it, according to the Jerusalem Post, a “suicide snake.” Fun! And rather upsetting. No proposed price or timetable yet, but you can see the thing in action for yourself after the break.