Definition

Remotely Operated Vehicle. Unmanned drone or robot controlled from a safe distance—like a video game but with real explosions and international incidents.

Example Usage

The ROV was deployed to reconnoiter the suspected insurgent compound.

Origin

Aerospace and military technology development, 1990s

Fun Fact

Range varies from kilometers (military drones) to meters (tactical robots).

Source: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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