Use of police robot to kill Dallas shooting suspect believed to be first in US history

[HonestJohn]

The robot I have in mind won't look like the one they just used....the robots I'm thinking are coming in the future will closely resemble humans and move like them. By the time crooks realize it's a robot, it will probably be too close for them to use IEDs. And anyway, it's just a robot. If it's neutralized, no good guys get killed.

And we'll give them sophisticated human-mimicry software, award the contract to Cyberdyne Systems...

... and them Terminators.

(I saw what you did there...)

[sneakypete]

How did you post that image?

I just quoted the guy that originally posted it,and it showed up automatically.

You need to ask him.

[Chieftain]

The robot I have in mind won't look like the one they just used....the robots I'm thinking are coming in the future will closely resemble humans and move like them. By the time crooks realize it's a robot, it will probably be too close for them to use IEDs. And anyway, it's just a robot. If it's neutralized, no good guys get killed.

I think C4PO did just fine...

 

[ConstitutionRose]

The picture would indicate that the body is reasonably intact.  Does not meet my definition  of splattered.  I have seen the bomb described as a stick of C4 with a crude remote detonator.  The guy was surrounded by cement walls.  This sounds like something that could be lobbed over the walls.  Also sounds like something that was cobbled together rather than a "stock" item.

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[Smokin Joe]

The picture would indicate that the body is reasonably intact.  Does not meet my definition  of splattered.  I have seen the bomb described as a stick of C4 with a crude remote detonator.  The guy was surrounded by cement walls.  This sounds like something that could be lobbed over the walls.  Also sounds like something that was fob b led together rather than a "stock" itrm.

I'm not a ME, heck, I didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn express last night, but It takes just a bit over 20 psi overpressure to kill a human (LD100) http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/archive/pdfs/NIOSH-125/125-ExplosionsandRefugeChambers.pdf. It looks like that fellow suffered the effects of excess concussion with plenty of relatively superficial abrasions. It is impossible to assess the condition of the lower torso and extremities which may have suffered more severe trauma.

[Chieftain]

I'm not a ME, heck, I didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn express last night, but It takes just a bit over 20 psi overpressure to kill a human (LD100) http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/archive/pdfs/NIOSH-125/125-ExplosionsandRefugeChambers.pdf. It looks like that fellow suffered the effects of excess concussion with plenty of relatively superficial abrasions. It is impossible to assess the condition of the lower torso and extremities which may have suffered more severe trauma.

yep...that body armor did him no good at all because it passed the shockwave from C4PO right through to his vitals.  I'm betting the over-pressure was well in excess of 20 psi right at the leading edge of the blast, which was probably traveling at several times the speed of sound. 

No defense.  At autopsy they likely removed his internal organs with a syringe.

Well done.

 

[Wingnut]

@Chieftain
Hey Chief.  Can you shrink Gen. Turgidson down a tad in your sig line.  It mucks up my viewing on my phone.

Maybe go [img width=200 ] or so.  Thanks.... Now why don't you just take it easy and please make me a drink of grain alcohol and rainwater, and help yourself to whatever you'd like.

[geronl]

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[Optiguy]

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Had it been a sniper taking out the shooter, it would have been the same result. I see no problem.

“Once you know a man deserves to die, you have to kill him. If you don’t, you’re committing a crime against everyone who doesn’t deserve to die. If you get him down but can’t bring yourself to do it, and he gets up off the mat and kills you instead, you’re only getting what you deserve yourself.”

[Wingnut]

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[sneakypete]

Nice PR piece,but empty promise. Most of them have criminal records and/or don't even have a HS diploma and can't pass the entrance exam even if they could take it.

I'm sure he knew that when he said it. Being a life-long career cop,you know the other blacks were busting his chops over being a cop when he was a young man.

[Smokin Joe]

You have to give the guy credit. That's the perfect 'Put up or shut up' rebuttal to the whole BLM thing.