This Trump-linked startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military
A startup linked to Donald Trump is developing humanoid robots for military applications. Experts suggest that these robots could navigate complex environments better than traditional robotic systems. However, ethical concerns arise regarding their autonomous decision-making capabilities in combat situations.
- ▪Humanoid robots may offer advantages in navigating urban combat spaces due to their human-like dexterity.
- ▪There are concerns about the complexity and costs of manufacturing humanoid robots compared to other systems.
- ▪The use of autonomous decision-making in combat raises ethical questions, especially regarding human lives.
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Proponents of humanoid technology in military and industrial fields argue that human-like robots are generally better suited than other forms of robotics to navigate real-world construction sites, logistics centers and war zones.Kateryna Bondar, a senior fellow with the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS, told CNBC that humanoid robots could theoretically provide certain upsides on the battlefield due to their autonomy and human-like dexterity."Modern urban combat spaces — where there are stairwells, ladders, basements and narrow corridors — were created for human movement, which could give humanoid systems an advantage over tracked or quadruped robots in certain scenarios," Bondar said.
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