robots
03/01/2018
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By David Williams
Autonomous – and armed: U.S. Army tests self-driving “Wingman” truck to see if it can identify and shoot targets accurately
For the first time, the United States Army has begun the testing of a ground-based robot that can shoot at specified targets with a .50-caliber top-mounted machine gun. It’s a self-driving vehicle called the “Wingman”. It’s part of a broader program and initiative to develop other armed robotic vehicles just like it. According to reports on […]
01/01/2018
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By JD Heyes
Why the survival of humanity may soon depend on citizens using GUNS to kill ROBOTS
If you are a subscriber to the streaming service Netflix, you may be aware of a new futuristic series produced by the media company itself called “Black Mirror.” A recent episode features a “terrifying vision of machines” — that is, robots — that were stalking humans. The episode, titled “Metalhead,” features robotic machines that are […]
09/24/2017
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By JD Heyes
Autonomous war? New multi-use mini-tanks would operate alongside human troops, using “friend or foe” software to avoid shooting friendlies
Automated, or robot, warfare is coming to a battlefield near you, and sooner than many people would like. Where the technology leads from there is anyone’s guess. As reported by the UK’s Daily Mail, BAE Systems — a British defense, security, and aerospace firm — has published several images featuring its new driverless mini-tanks that […]
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