The 8 Daunting Tasks Of The DARPA Robotics Challenge

The DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trials—taking place December 20-21 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.—aim to speed development of robots that could aid in response efforts after future natural and man-made disasters. The 17 teams competing at the DRC Trials will direct their 10 different robots to accomplish eight tasks, each presenting distinct challenges for the robots and their operators: