Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
The Hindu
The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology
An Israeli defense contractor on September 13 unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield. Proponents say such semi-autonomous machines allow armies to protect their soldiers, while critics fear this marks another dangerous step toward robots making life-or-death decisions. The four-wheel-drive robot presented September 13 was developed by the state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries' ‘REX MKII’. It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors, said Rani Avni, deputy head of the company's autonomous systems division.More Related News