Posted on 04/17/2017 8:59:03 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
They do that now, Boston Dynamics.
But there’s still an issue with the trade-off of weight for power.
We can have fun with this by changing the perspective:
In simulation, Russian robot guns down 25 terrorists attacking school. Then rescues scared kitty stuck in tree.
RE: In simulation, Russian robot guns down 25 terrorists attacking school. Then rescues scared kitty stuck in tree.
Can they distinguish between terrorist and hostage?
Screw that ugly, walking, ruskie pile of trash. That’s what AP rounds are for.
Screw that ugly, walking pile of ruskie pile of trash. That’s why God gave us API and DU rounds. This piece is crap is more funny than scary.
I’d be more worried when the Russians prove they can build a reliable washing machine.
“Can they distinguish between terrorist and hostage?”
In simulations, all things are possible.
Seems like less battery, more fuel/generating capacity would be the easy answer. Batteries are heavier, produce less power than fuel.
Indoors would have to be propane or electric.
And none of which runs on batteries.
Not sure of you post?
Each of these inventions had/have limitations.
Machine guns run on bullets - there is a limited number an infantry squad can carry. Since there is a limit so why bother.
Tanks run on fuel - there is a limit to how much fuel that they can carry. Since there is a limit why bother?
Planes also run on fuel ...
Unless things changed since I was in the army, portable radios also run on batteries. Extra batteries are carried for this reason.
Your problem I think is you envision humanoid robots roaming the battlefield, this I agree is not likely with today’s technology.
However, if you change your perception of a robot and instead think in terms of a drone things become possible.
Well, I wasn't disagreeing with you.
Each of these inventions had/have limitations.
Yes, but it isn't due to running out of power. Unless damaged or needing maintenance, they can quickly be reloaded, and refueled and immediately return to action...no recharge downtime.
Your problem I think is you envision humanoid robots roaming the battlefield, this I agree is not likely with today’s technology.
I don't think I have a problem, but the eventual humanoid robot would be a much better machine if it ran on fuel rather than electrochemical cells.
if you change your perception of a robot and instead think in terms of a drone things become possible.
Actually I was thinking of drones, and driverless tanks, and hi-speed tracked ATVs similar to the current bomb-bots. They could even have specialized robots and drones designed to retrieve, repair and refuel the "battle bots".
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