The British Ministry of Defence has a new soldier that costs £1.1 million (US$1.8 million) and goes by the odd name of “Porton Man.” Based at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Porton Down, Wiltshire, Porton Man isn't your average squaddie. He’s a robotic mannequin designed to test suits and equipment for the British armed forces in order to help protect them against chemical and biological weapons. .. Continue Reading Britain's Ministry of Defence using robot soldier for testing protectvie suits
Section: Military
Tags: Chemical Weapons, Mannequin, MOD
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