The humanoid robot uses a powerful hydraulics system to carry humans and other heavy objects over long distances and rough terrain, such as stairs.
Developments to the BEAR's AI have given the robot the ability to process higher level commands given by an operator such as "go to this location" or "pick up that box.
The motion-capture glove, which AnthroTronix has developed, allows the soldier to make a simple hand gesture to command the BEAR.
[citation needed] The BEAR is powered through a hydraulic actuator which gives the robot the ability to lift 500 pounds.
Further developments to the battery pack should double its capacity and give the BEAR's tracked legs two hours of run time.
[3] Vecna's roboticists designed the robot with a teddy bear face to provide those being rescued comfort and reassurance.
[1] The BEAR has been tested at Fort Benning, Georgia at the U.S. Army Infantry Center Maneuver Battle Lab with soldiers.