Robot Explorer Set to Reveal Great Pyramid's Secrets

[missmirandarae]

(Aug. 17) -- Archaeologists attempting to unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza have a new helper: a drill- and camera-toting robot designed to peer into the magnificent structure's unexplored nooks and crannies. It's hoped that this high-tech explorer -- built by researchers at England's Leeds University, together with France's Dassault

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[fabrisse]

That's cool. Will they be able to test the air between the slabs?

And is Khufu's sorcerer where Lucas got the Jedi?

[wiredwizard]

I remember seeing a special on tv about the attempts to use Pyramid Rover II. It was interesting to watch.

[valenstyne]

Ooh, that's really cool! It'll be interesting to see what, if anything, they find.

[missmirandarae]

Will do!

[hearditbothways]

Damn, that's what I wanted to do when I finished my Archeology undergraduate studies :p

I'm following the case now since I saw that on TV and I'm very interested in what they'll find... though I bet they won't find anything :/

[missmirandarae]

Well, Hopefully it will show up as a discovery channel special sometime soon.