Robo-Warriors

In an effort to reduce the number of human casualties in combat and cut down on spending, the U.S. military has made a major commitment to the development and deployment of robotic soldiers on the battlefield.

In Robo-Warriors, discover some of the recent progress that has been made in the ongoing development of these intelligent fighting machines, including the highly successful bomb disposal robot and unmanned aerial vehicles. While the use of robots in warfare is in line with some of the basic goals of America´s combat strategy, including the reduction of human lives lost, many questions about the ethics and dangers of robotic soldiers remain. This fascinating program previews some of the latest armed robot models, including one with an aim so accurate and deadly it virtually never misses its target, and looks at the many difficulties in making military vehicles driverless.

Join The History Channel for this rare, in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs in autonomous weapons systems.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 11 Augusti, 2007