The US Army has found an unlikely ally in its fight to protect military aircraft.
Its Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has developed “coyote rovers,” four-wheeled motorized vehicles mounted with life-size coyote figures to help clear its airfields of any wildlife hazards.
The rovers are considered unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and are capable of following designated paths while staying away from restricted areas such as runways.
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