The BEAR (Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot) is being developed by the US army's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center to aid in the removal of injured soldiers from the battlefield. BEAR has two 'arms' that can carry about 300lbs each. It can move up stairs while carrying a load. It also travels on caterpillar treads, these were designed with the ability to hide behind cover while carrying a wounded soldier. BEAR is controlled by a remote user.

According to an article in the Guardian by James Randerson, the round face is designed to provide the 'human touch'.

The prototype robot has so far been tested with dummies.

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