BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- "Lucky Day," a robot used by explosive ordnance disposal technicians, picks up a rocket motor from underneath a Humvee during training. Robots are often used to retrieve ordnance from difficult to reach or dangerous locations. Airman 1st Class Nicholas (background) controls the robot by remote control.

BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Senior Airman Chris Johnson demonstrates how "Angela" works by having the robot hold C4 explosives. He is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician here. The robots can disassemble improvised explosive devices and perform reconnaissance by searching the area for more hazards.

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Staff Sgt. Lindsey Leitz demonstrates how to use the explosive ordnance disposal Andros MK V robot. The remote-controlled bomb disposal unit uses devices to remotely open vehicles and pull items out of vehicles.