[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]

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

To get Marines attention and respect, equip the vehicles with weaponry (simulated in training) and visual processing and reaction time that allows them to "kill" a man as soon as he comes into sight, before the human has a chance to notice there's something there.

An unarmed 2-foot beetle on a mowed lawn is one thing. An armed 2-foot beetle hiding in heavy brush or behind some rubble is a whole 'nother story