Driverless Army Combat Vehicles Face Uncertain Future, General Says
The head of Army Futures Command says combat systems capable of controlling themselves will be difficult to achieve.
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Robotic Mules Could Deploy with Army Advisers to Afghanistan
The service hopes to start fielding the SMET after successful testing with the 10th Mountain and 101st Airborne divisions.
Army Hopes to Field Robotic Mules to Carry Gear Next Year
Combat units would get remote-controlled robotic vehicles designed to carry ammo, water and other heavy combat necessities.
Backpack-Sized Robots on Their Way to Army Units
The U.S. Army recently awarded QinetiQ North America a contract worth up to $152 million for special robots.
Fort Benning to Host Service-Wide Army Robotics, AI Demonstration
Army leaders have placed a high priority on using robotics and AI technologies to enhance combat units' lethality.
Army Looks for a Few Good Robots, Sparks Industry Battle
The Army is looking for a few good robots. Not to fight — not yet, at least — but to help the men and women who do.
Marines Want Robot Vehicles to Carry Infantry Packs into Battle
The Marine Corps has put out a request to learn whether defense firms can build an unmanned robotic vehicle.
Army Wants to Use Robots to Help Conduct Precision Strikes on the Enemy
Army officials are hoping that experts in non-military robotics can find new ways for combat units to defeat the enemy.
Thousands of Marines Participating in Robotic Target Study
Humanoid robot targets can move at speeds of up to 11 mph, charge the shooter, and run maneuvers with other robots.
US, Russia Block Consensus at 'Killer Robots' Meeting: Group
A key opponent of high-tech, automated weapons is blaming the U.S. and Russia for blocking consensus at a conference.
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