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An autonomous robot may have already killed people — here’s how the weapons could be more destabilizing than nukes
Autonomous weapon systems are robots with lethal weapons that can operate independently, selecting and attacking targets without a human weighing in on those decisions.
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Robotics
UK’s future force to lean heavily into robotics, AI and hybrid power
The new program Mercury, run by the British Army, will help shape the force for battlefields beyond 2035.
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US Air Force picks same bomb-destroying robot used by the British Army
The goal is to field the core system as rapidly as possible, as the global supply chain for critical subsystems like cables and connectors remains backlogged across sectors since the start of the pandemic.
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General Electric robot navigates uncharted terrain in US Army demo
In Army Research Laboratory program, General Electric teaches a robot how to navigate off-road on its own.
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Four robotic vehicles compete for Turkish military contract
The UGVs will be evaluated based on five categories: general inspection, mobility, autonomy, firing and performance.
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‘Drone Wars’: New book wonders who will be the next drone superpower
Victory in the next major conflict could very well depend on the effectiveness of drones — from their swarm capabilities to their surveillance and artificial intelligence technologies.
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A warning to DoD: Russia advances quicker than expected on AI, battlefield tech
A new report written for the Pentagon warns of more technologically advanced Russian force that's focused on winning information advantage over the United States.
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Marines need to trust their robots like they trust each other, commandant says
“The same way a squad leader trusts his or her Marine, they have to trust his or her machine,” Berger said.
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This is my Marine Corps robot, there are many like it but this one is mine
Robots are coming to Marine units, but how can jarheads learn to trust their machine battle buddies?
Rafael combines technologies to give combat robots a ‘brain’ to map threats indoors
Watch a robot dog and drone work together, linking technologies for a multidimensional battlefield.
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Not quite the Terminator, but ‘muscle-bound’ robots are coming for the Army, Marines
Muscle tissue added to robots will give them “never before seen mobility and agility.”
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Defense Logistics Agency finds improvements through robotic process automation
Bots at DLA have contributed over 200,000 hours of work.
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Estonian robotics company makes inroads with European armies
Estonian robotics firm Milrem has signed up Italy as the latest country considering the THeMIS ground vehicle for its armed forces, the company said.
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Arctic Edge 20 included counter-drone activity
Making sure water weapons still work is a vital task for arctic training.
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Rolling robot returns to reconnaissance market with the cloud
Dronemaker partners with rolling robot for new scout offering.
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Soft robotic tentacles could add new capabilities to future battlefield robots.
Coiling tentacles with vacuum-powered grippers could handle objects on the battlefields of the future.
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DARPA robots are exploring the future of urban rescue underground
In the bones of a never-used nuclear reactor, competitors at the DARPA-hosted Subterranean Challenge are exploring how robots can find people and items underground.
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After protest, Army launches new competition for robotic mule
Four candidates are back in the running to compete to be the Army's robotic mule for the light infantry.
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Soft robot fingers can sweat to manage heat
Using special hydrogels actuators, this Navy-funded robot can passively regulate temperature.
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Army wants to automate artillery ammunition carriers
Expertise in AI for off-road driving could safely transport explosive payloads to their proper destination.
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What did the Air Force learn from a pigeon-feathered drone?
Researchers at Stanford explored the mechanics of bird feathers using a drone.
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Shturm and Ally robot tanks indicate a commitment to a robotic future military for Russia
The two uncrewed ground vehicles, in development by private industry for years, are now going to be formal military programs.
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A new technique heals joints in legged robots
A novel technique in joint design for legged robots could lead to more self-sufficient machines.
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3 ways to teach a robot dog new tricks for war
A range of experiences and approaches inform the field of robot dog design.
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Here’s who will build the US Army’s heavy common robot
The Army has selected its Common Robotic Vehicle-Heavy platform.
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Soft actuators make robot bees resilient to crashes when flapping about
Soft bodies and soft muscles make robot bees resilient in flight.
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