[fini]

Robots are in the infant stage, much like biplanes in WWI. But you are very correct in your concern about machine versus the human. Years ago, my brother was involved in testing small robots against infantry. They tested some 1-2 ft size cockroach type of robot against a platoon of Marines. Within minutes, all of the robots were neutralized. When finding a robot, the Marines threw a poncho over it (blinding it) and then flipped it over using the barrel from their rifles (immobilizing it). With laughter and respect, my brother (a PHD) said, "We, PHDs, always understimate the high school grads. Which is usually correct, unless they are Marines."

[Ophiucus]

Robots are in the infant stage, much like biplanes in WWI.

Agreed. that's one of the reasons the Congressional mandate deadline of 2015 is just dumb.

With laughter and respect, my brother (a PHD) said, "We, PHDs, always understimate the high school grads. Which is usually correct, unless they are Marines."

LOL..and exactly! A motivated human will "out-think" through improvisation any programming.

Maybe in 100-200 years, an artificial intelligence will have the capability but not in 11 years.

[archy]

They tested some 1-2 ft size cockroach type of robot against a platoon of Marines. Within minutes, all of the robots were neutralized. When finding a robot, the Marines threw a poncho over it (blinding it) and then flipped it over using the barrel from their rifles (immobilizing it).

To get the Marines attention and respect, upscale the devices until those opposing them have no choice but to meet them with awe.

I'm working on something alog those lines on my own out in the carport.

[SauronOfMordor]

Robots are in the infant stage, much like biplanes in WWI. But you are very correct in your concern about machine versus the human

Remember how quickly aviation evolved during WWI and WW2. In 1935 the US Army Air Corps was still using biplanes. In 1945 we had jets.

An autonomous capability is very valuable, when coupled with the ability to be remote controlled. One operator could control multiple vehicles, only needing to be involved when it ran into trouble or saw something unusual.

Visualize a vehicle having a smart auto-pilot that will allow it to safely move while the driver gets some rest.

Visualize combat where the controller just has to switch to vehicle A's visuals, confirm that it does see enemy, tell it to open fire, and switches to vehicle's b,c,d, and E while vehicle A enters the fight