The US Army has taken steps towards creating a "Phantom Menace" army, or one that is not manned by human beings. This includes the development robots that can perform tasks that human beings are incapable of. These systems can be integrated with other troops, protecting them from harm and keeping them out of harm's path.
They can also act as force multipliers in future battlefields. They can position sensors in new places and provide commanders with updated data. They are also capable of clearing landmines from war-torn areas. However, there are still many things to do before they are ready for the Army.
The Army currently has three major programs to evaluate military robots. One is the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle or OMFV, which replaces Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Another is the Tracked Robot 10-Ton, or TRX. It is built on technologies developed in the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport program.
The two-armed robot could also be considered. This would allow the robot to fire a non-lethal rubber bullet or a powerful "elephant killer" bullet.
The application of artificial intelligence is one the most promising. The robot can view video streams and interact with humans to learn how to complete a task. A robot might then be able perform the same task.
Although robotics are becoming more realistic, it is important to remember that they cannot replace human soldiers in combat situations. AI-based robots still learn tactics. Human arms, however, have seven degrees.
To train the robots, the Army has established an artificial intelligence system. To train robots to do the same tasks as humans, machine learning algorithms are used. However, the AI can only do so if the robotics have enough training data. If it doesn't have enough, the system can fall back on human demonstrations.
The robots' ability react to changes in the environment is another key aspect of the artificial intelligence system. Robots can adapt to changing environments by using a variety sensors such as heat or chemical sensors. Robots can respond to heat or chemical sources and adjust their behavior to avoid collisions.
Other than artificial intelligence, the Army will rely on other systems to allow the robots to operate safely and effectively. These systems will include a standard operating order (or SOA), that will provide guidelines for humans to follow when making their decisions. The SOA will also help humans to define and interpret the information they're given. If a human is looking to find an object, the SOA will allow them to say "Turn Left" or "Turn Right".
The robots are not only able to learn how to perform certain tasks but also trained to obey commands. The system will determine whether the robot is too close or far away from the target to prevent a collision.