Defense robotics company introduces multi-role battlefield robot that can drag wounded soldiers off the field

Natural News: An international defense contractor has announced a new, multifunction unmanned ground vehicle that eventually can operate with artificial intelligence.

Called Ironclad, the UGV can carry out missions such as camera-equipped reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, “area denial” (i.e., a remote weapon station), and bomb disposal, all of which are dangerous functions normally handled by human infantry soldiers. BAE Systems, Ironclad’s manufacturer, says that the UGV can run for 30 miles on a single battery charge, and can navigate in both urban and non-urban environments.

Operated by wireless remote control, the AI hardware apparently can be added at a future date when the technology emerges...read more>>>...