Humanoid robots in military: Early experiments but battlefield deployment remains distant
By
Zoe Corbyn
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article explores the potential use of humanoid robots in military applications, focusing on Foundation Robotics' Phantom robot and similar projects. While armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots for battlefield roles, the technology is still in early stages, with robots currently learning basic tasks like manipulating blocks. The piece examines the ethical implications, technical challenges, and timeline for potential deployment, concluding that battlefield-ready humanoid soldiers remain a distant prospect.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe need data from it just interacting with its environment…[and] this is today's menu.
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
The black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in 'free play', manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.
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