Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have injured and killed numerous soldiers and civilians as a consequence of military operations in the Middle East. With gaps in existing technologies, the US military required devices for quickly addressing deadly IEDs without harming military personnel or inflicting severe damage to the environment. In response to this need, Sandia developed Stingray, a clear, plastic handheld device to quickly and safely disable threatening IEDs. Stingray is designed to be used in two configu…