This solution is a bit preposterous. Why not just put wheels on it, or tracks? Think about all the more practical embodiments, which we’re not hearing about.
I’m sure the best tool for future urban conflict must be floating drones, equiped with grenades or toxic chemicals. It’s really strange that we’re hearing all about research into silly stuff and not into the obvious stuff. Maybe it will be kept secret as long as possible then released suddenly when the conflict reached a peak.
Different kinds of bots aren’t mutually exclusive. Each one has its own set of pros and cons. Walking bot can easily get past things like barricades, go into buildings, and so on.
I think for going into buildings, they’ll be using soldiers for the forseeable future. A walking or flying bot that can go up stairs and open doors is still a long way off. Though IMO today’s flying bots are much higher performing.
doors though. most building have many internal doors.
i can see a situation where they can accompany soldiers on indoor raids. the soldiers act like bodyguards to enable the drone to progress through the building
Yeah, robots will most likely be used as supplemental to humans. It’s also worth noting that quadruped robots from Boston Dynamics are able to navigate on their own and open doors already. It’s not a huge stretch to imagine putting weapons on them.
open doors? I’d like to see that. though on second thoughts how hard could it be to add three attachments on top of them, knob twister, handle puller, and crowbar
This solution is a bit preposterous. Why not just put wheels on it, or tracks? Think about all the more practical embodiments, which we’re not hearing about.
I’m sure the best tool for future urban conflict must be floating drones, equiped with grenades or toxic chemicals. It’s really strange that we’re hearing all about research into silly stuff and not into the obvious stuff. Maybe it will be kept secret as long as possible then released suddenly when the conflict reached a peak.
Different kinds of bots aren’t mutually exclusive. Each one has its own set of pros and cons. Walking bot can easily get past things like barricades, go into buildings, and so on.
I think for going into buildings, they’ll be using soldiers for the forseeable future. A walking or flying bot that can go up stairs and open doors is still a long way off. Though IMO today’s flying bots are much higher performing.
It’s already happening right now.
doors though. most building have many internal doors.
i can see a situation where they can accompany soldiers on indoor raids. the soldiers act like bodyguards to enable the drone to progress through the building
Yeah, robots will most likely be used as supplemental to humans. It’s also worth noting that quadruped robots from Boston Dynamics are able to navigate on their own and open doors already. It’s not a huge stretch to imagine putting weapons on them.
open doors? I’d like to see that. though on second thoughts how hard could it be to add three attachments on top of them, knob twister, handle puller, and crowbar
they’re actually pretty good at it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPrbqCSpPcY
The stuff of nightmares. That was like watching someone try to open a jar with two spoons. I’m sure they’ll improve rapidly.