0Up Next, A Robot ArmyIn 2013, the U.S. spent $7 million on the 'Avatar Project,' which aims to pair human soldiers with robot surrogates. Sooner rather than later, 'Robocop' might become a reality.Ben TeitelbaumUpdated Apr. 14, 2017 1:08PM EDT / Published Jan. 28, 2014 3:49PM EST Kerry Hayes/Columbia Pictures Ben Teitelbaum@benteitelbaumGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.