The US Army is working towards creating a "Phantom Menace", an army that isn't manned by humans. This includes the creation of robots capable of performing tasks that human beings cannot. These systems may be combined with other troops in combat to help soldiers stay safe and out of harm's way.
Also, robotic systems can be used as force multipliers for future battlefields. They can send new data to commanders and position sensors in new locations. They are also able to clear landmines from war-torn zones. However, there are still many things to do before they are ready for the Army.
The Army currently has three main programs to test military robotics. One of these is the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, which replaces the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Tracked Robot 10-Ton (or TRX) is another. It was developed using technologies discovered in the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport program.
The two-armed robot could also be considered. This would allow it to fire non-lethal rubber rounds or a powerful "elephant kill" bullet.
The use of artificial intelligence is one of the more exciting projects. A robot can learn how to do a task by viewing video streams and interacting with a human instructor. The robot might then be capable of performing the same task.
Robotics are becoming increasingly realistic. However, they can't replace human combat personnel. AI-based bots are still learning tactics. Human arms only have seven degrees of freedom.
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. The AI can only do this if there are enough training data. If it doesn't have enough, the system can fall back on human demonstrations.
The other key element of the artificial intelligence system is the robots' ability to respond to changes in their surroundings. The robots can respond to changing conditions by using a variety of sensors, such as heat and chemical sensors. The robot can adjust its behavior to avoid collisions if it detects a chemical contaminant.
In addition to artificial intelligence the Army also relies on other systems for robot safety and effectiveness. These systems will include a standard operations order, or SOA, which will give humans a set of guidelines to follow when making decisions. The SOA will also help humans to define and interpret the information they're given. For example, if a person is searching for an object, they might say "Turn left" (or "Turn right")
The artificial intelligence system trains robots to be more willing to follow instructions and learn specific tasks. If a robot attempts to avoid a collision, it will consider whether it is within range of the target or further away.