Last week, I had the opportunity to attend DARPATECH 2007 at which DARPA presented its vision. The Urban Challenge was also announced. The event attracted huge media attention:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military_law/4220413.html
http://blog.wired.com/defense/2007/08/darpatech-the-b.html
http://www.hardocp.com/news.html?news=Mjc0MDMsLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdCwsLDE=
http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/09/new-military-robots-showcased-at-darpatech-2007/
http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/08/11/1527243
http://www.designnews.com/blog/320000232/post/1590012959.html