Lots of good comments. The BEAR is intended for situations where larger vehicles cannot be used, and where it is too dangerous for other soldiers. (Chem, Nuke, Bio, Live Fire, Unstable Structures.)
The BEAR does have the ability to pull a rescue sled, and when practical, it would place the wounded on the sled and then pull it to safety. When not being used in rescue, the BEAR can be used to move/carry heavy things, load trucks, do patrol/security duty, etc.
The current stats show that less than 2 percent of battlefield injuries involve damage to the spine. Even so, the operator will be responsible for assessing the situation before making the decision to move the wounded soldier or not.
Any in home or hospital applications are years off.
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Lots of good comments. The BEAR is intended for situations where larger vehicles cannot be used, and where it is too dangerous for other soldiers. (Chem, Nuke, Bio, Live Fire, Unstable Structures.)
The BEAR does have the ability to pull a rescue sled, and when practical, it would place the wounded on the sled and then pull it to safety. When not being used in rescue, the BEAR can be used to move/carry heavy things, load trucks, do patrol/security duty, etc.
The current stats show that less than 2 percent of battlefield injuries involve damage to the spine. Even so, the operator will be responsible for assessing the situation before making the decision to move the wounded soldier or not.
Any in home or hospital applications are years off.