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The Future of Battlefield Robots

Posted by michael on from the flee-while-you-still-can dept.

Alien54 writes "The Pentagon is drafting the Segway two-wheeled scooter as part of a plan to develop battlefield robots that think on their own and communicate with troops. Dean Kamen, the Segway's inventor, says he had no qualms about enlisting his brainchild into the military."

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  1. Judgement Day by chendo · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I can see it now... robots taking over the world.

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  2. Funny? Scandalous!! by heironymouscoward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Who modded this funny? This is a scandalous post!

    It says:

    - our soldiers are drug addicts
    - our generals are alcoholics
    - our army is corrupt ... and planning a crackdown on US cities!!

    Mod this "-1 UNPATRIOTIC" and shoot the traitor bastard who wrote it! Come here and we'll give you what you deserve!!

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