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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
June 2016
Army Developing Robot With Deployable Shield
By Allyson VersprilleThe Army Research Laboratory is creating a robot that deploys a shield to protect soldiers from bullets. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
April 2016
New iRobot Spinoff Eyes Big Pentagon Contracts
By Sandra I. ErwinNew iRobot Spinoff Eyes Big Pentagon Contracts -
Acquisition
June 2015
Army Equipment Buyers Could Borrow a Few Ideas From Foreign Peers
By Sandra I. ErwinArmy Equipment Buyers Could Borrow a Few Ideas From Foreign Peers -
June 2015
DARPA Competition Showcases Robotic Prowess
By Sandra I. ErwinDARPA Competition Showcases Robotic Prowess -
January 2015
Military Joint Ground Robot Programs Face Increased Scrutiny
By Sarah SicardWith tightening budgets and one high-profile program delayed by several years, ground robot acquisitions are coming under increasing congressional scrutiny -
November 2014
Roboticist: Lethal Autonomy 'Inevitable'
Despite continued controversy regarding robots that can apply lethal force autonomously, militaries are continuing to develop these capabilities at a rapid rate, said a roboticist at the International Neuroethics Society meeting Nov. 13. -
May 2014
Analysts: Pentagon Lacks Future Vision for Unmanned Aircraft
By Sandra I. ErwinThe Pentagon is being slammed for not having a coherent plan for how to transition from the current generation of unmanned air vehicles to one better equipped to cope with enemy threats. -
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April 2013
Military Use of Unmanned Aircraft Undeterred by Drone Backlash
By Sandra I. Erwin
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