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In Iraq, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) track terrorist movements, and remotely-controlled robots detonate improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Robots are being developed to retrieve injured soldiers, carry equipment and gear, perform battlefield surgery, and enhance surveillance capabilities — among other possibilities. Is the day coming when robots will not only supplement ground troops with supportive action, but actually replace significant numbers of foot soldiers?
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Re: Battlefield Robotics
