robotics

SWJ Book Review – Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution

ZFTWARNING — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:06:31 +0000

SWJ Book Review – Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution ZFTWARNING Fri, 07/03/2020 - 12:06am

Review of P.W. Singer and August Cole's "Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution."

An Emerging Capability: Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

SWJED — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:58:12 +0000

An Emerging Capability: Military Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning SWJED Sun, 02/10/2019 - 12:58am

Military planning is become increasingly complex with the inclusion of advanced technologies, unmanned and autonomous systems, the cyber domain, new, emerging, and unknown threats, and the mercurial nature of the battlefield. AI and machine learning can help streamline military planning along several dimensions.

Balancing Effectiveness and Ethics in Future Autonomous Weapons

SWJED — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:40:30 +0000

Balancing Effectiveness and Ethics in Future Autonomous Weapons

Competing visions of future warfare invariably include some version of robotic fighting machines operating either alongside, or in place of, humans. Each of the world's major powers are pursuing development of such automated killers, each looking to grant their robotic minions varying degrees of autonomy. The decisions made concerning the future employment of such systems are driving today's policymaking and research / development efforts.

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Medical Robotic and Autonomous System Technology Enablers for the Multi-Domain Battle 2030-2050

SWJED — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:32:35 +0000

Medical Robotic and Autonomous System Technology Enablers for the Multi-Domain Battle 2030-2050

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Leveraging robotics and autonomous systems to penetrate high-risk areas and to provide support in contested environments.

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Does K-2SO Deserve a Medal?

SWJED — Fri, 12 May 2017 09:38:22 +0000

Does K-2SO Deserve a Medal?

If a robot “covered your six” in a firefight, would you show it gratitude?

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