Rheinmetall's Wolf Pack Concept
Game Over
Posted on 11/21/2020 11:17:51 AM PST by RomanSoldier19
Personnel will have the ability to "drive" the "computerized canines" using virtual reality headsets, according to the US Air Force.
For the last year, the 325th Security Forces Squadron and Tyndall Air Force Base have worked with Ghost Robotics on a project to "enhance security and safety for the base population," according to a US Air Force press release. To accomplish this, Tyndall will incorporate a series of "semi-autonomous robot dogs" into patrol regiments, becoming "one of the first" Air Force bases to implement such technologies.
On Tuesday, a demonstration at the Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida illustrated the capabilities of a series of semi-autonomous robots that will be used for base operations. Maj. Jordan Criss, 325th Security Forces Squadron commander, attended the demonstration.
"We are very excited," Criss said in the release. "We are the first unit within the Department of Defense to use this technology for enhanced security patrolling operations."
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Private Hudson went out like a boss in Aliens.
The obvious next step is to mount a semi-auto shotgun or AR type rifle on the top of the “dog”.
Then send them down to the southern border.
Oh this will end well.
I thought Tyndall was completely destroyed by Hurricane Michael a couple years ago. Gad to hear it’s coming back - best base I was ever stationed at.
I don't want robot dogs, I want a Jetson Rosie who will clean my house and cook my dinners and only takes a vacay when her robot parts need to be changed out for fresh new ones.
“frigging laser beams”
Electronic ID and communication collars, Microchip transponders and cameras everywhere, drones and robots with ground penetrating radar for enforcement. they could even find guns behind walls or encased in concrete
controlled by fear of virus protection, welcome to the Age of Science Fiction
These are like the land-based version of aerial drones. They can work as networked teams, detecting, tracking and intercepting; enhancing command and control, and assisting with logistics (resupply, transportation, medical support).
They can move around to monitor an area, and include a whole suite of different sensors (like night vision, IR/heat detection, sound, RF, vibration, LIDAR, radar, etc.).
They can improve detection and tracking capability for a guard force. A force multiplier.
Like the aerial drones, there is no technical constraint to arming robot dogs with lethal or non-lethal weapons, to assist with intercepting, capturing or destroying threats. So it is likely that they will eventually begin to pack some punch - some bite will likely be added to their initial bark.
Land-based drones or robots have several advantages over flying drones.
They can persist in areas for much a longer time, hiding in low power mode, or connected to a charging station.
They could more cost effectively do heavier tasks, like carrying a restrained prisoner or casualty through rough terrain/vegetation. or providing direct assistance to officers operating in dense vegetation, like hunting dogs.
Initially, they will likely just be more eyes and ears, but gradually they will also become like pack animals doing work, and like team mates in confrontations with law breakers.
Want. Badly.
“Initially, they will be just like more eyes and ears,...”
Noses, I want more dog noses:)
Unless these robots are weaponized, they are worthless.
But if they are weaponized, yet remain under human control, it should be fine. But no how, no way should they ever be under AI control involving use of force.
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