The Autonomous Tunnel Exploitation (ATE) robot performs initial exploration and reconnaissance missions in natural caves without GPS signals or artificial hazard facilities without prior internal ...

Tunnel systems that run between the U.S. and Mexico border are used to transport drugs, people, weapons and other illegal material. Now, Border Patrol agents are using robot technology to detect ...

They are not sure if the robots would be able to move inside the tunnel. The technology is being used to gather comprehensive information about the cavity's area within the tunnel, allowing for a ...