The Wii changing a lot of things...

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[url=http://kotaku.com/372821/scientists-create-wiiimote+controlled-bomb+bot]

First nursing homes start using the Wii to help with senior citizens. Then the VA begins using the Wii to help rehabilitate wounded soldiers. Now this. You really do have to admire a platform that has been so innovative that it's approach is expanding so far past its initial intent.

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Interesting article, though your link is a little broken.

My thoughts on the matter is that stuff like this really isn't too far out there. Why spend all the R&D money for something that already exists?

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If they can make it look like R.O.B. then they're onto something!

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As was mentioned in the original article, xbox controllers have already been used to control battlefield drones.

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