Army official: robots need improvements

Iria · Jun 23, 2006, 04:51 AM

Source: MSNBC
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Robots are playing an important role in U.S. military operations in Iraq, but upgrades are needed before battlefield bots take on greater responsibilities, an Army official says.

Nearly 10,000 robots are currently deployed in Iraq, Maj. Gen. Charles Cartwright, program manager for the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems, said Tuesday at a conference for robotics industry professionals.

Jun 23, 2006, 04:51 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Army official: robots need improvements Source: MSNBC _____________ Robots are playing an important role in U.S. military operations in Iraq, but upgrades are needed before battlefield bots take on greater responsibilities, an Army official says. Nearly 10,000 robots are currently deployed in Iraq, Maj. Gen. Charles Cartwright, program manager for the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems, said Tuesday at a conference for robotics industry professionals.