Scientists Invent 'Batrope'

The Sunday Times: Batman rope lets troops ‘fly’ up buildings

British scientists have invented a high-speed “Bat rope” to allow special forces soldiers to climb high buildings or cliffs at more than 10ft a second.

The device, demonstrated for the first time last week, works by firing a small rocket carrying a grapple hook attached to a winding motor. At the press of a button the user can ascend the rope and then come down just as quickly.

The rope, known as Upstart, was commissioned by the Pentagon and is being studied by British special forces as well as the Metropolitan police and coastguards.

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[helloworld]

cannot imagine how 'batrope' is..why not have any picture or small clip

[helloworld]

cannot imagine how 'batrope' is..why not have any picture or small clip