Marine Corps Wants Smart Trucks That Can Pretty Much Repair Themselves
Posted By: Hope Hodge Seck July 6, 2017
In the not-too-distant future, Marine Corps 7-ton trucks may be able to diagnose worn-out parts before they go bad, put in an order for a relevant replacement and get the part 3D printed and shipped to their location to be installed — all without a human in the loop.
It’s an aspiration that illustrates the possibilities of smart logistics, said Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, the Marine Corps’ deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics (I&L). And the process has already begun to make it a reality.
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/07/06/marine-corps-wants-smart-trucks-can-pretty-much-repair/
