Bipod

Bipods are single-person transport vehicles utilized by the CAAC and Diver s for transport through Matter-infested areas. Many (presumably most) are found in the Town, but some are stored at the Yanagawara Camp.

Description
Bipods consist of a cockpit module mounted on two articulated walking legs. The legs end in multi-function feet, which can switch between pads (for slow but stable walking) The driver can access the vehicle by hinging the cockpit open, or via a hatch in the roof. They are equipped with two manipulator arms. While Bipods have no integral armament, a variety of weapons can be affixed to a ring mount around the top hatch. These weapons can be operated either remotely, or manually by the driver (standing up through the top hatch).

Bipods can link together in line, allowing multiple units to be controlled by one driver. Similarly, up to six Bipods can be attached to the Beetle for long-range transport. Bipods can be set to operate autonomously, though their capabilities in this mode are likely reduced (as otherwise there would be little point in using human pilots).

Like other Diver vehicles such as the Beetle, the Bipods run on electricity.

Operational history
The Divers escorting Aiko and Yuya set out from the Town into Area 1 in six Bipods. Yuya's bipod was destroyed by Matter while crossing a bridge, but he was able to escape and subsequently rode on the side of Aiko's vehicle. When the team reached the Yanagawara Camp, they presumably picked up a replacement bipod as part of their resupply.

Trivia and speculation
Like other Diver vehicles, the Bipod is abnormally tall for a vehicle of its size. This is likely due to the need to avoid ground-based Matter hazards.