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Robotics in Defense(Military Robots)

Defense robots are professional service robots that are deployed by the military in combat scenarios. They're often intended to enhance a soldier's existing capabilities while keeping them out of harm's way as much as possible. Militaries as a whole gain a tactical advantage through the use of defense robots.


Today, the nature of warfare has changed drastically, and technology plays a key role in shaping warfare tactics. The threats faced by militaries are uncertain, with populated places often being the battlefields, and enemies tactically innovative, highly networked, and intelligent. This overpowers the superiority an army may have in terms of conventional warfare capabilities. Technological advancements, however, have given countries the capability to counter enemy attacks in an efficient and effective manner. One such advancement has been in the field of military robotics.


Nowadays, robots in the military are an alternative to human soldiers. These robots are being designed to handle a broader range of combat tasks, from picking off snipers to carrying out target acquisition with greater efficiency as compared to human soldiers. They can be deployed in situations and areas which are dangerous and can kill or maim troops. Army robots can provide a backup during heavy artillery fire and reduce the number of casualties. They can also map a potentially large hostile area by accurately detecting a variety of threats.

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Military robots come in different shapes and sizes depending on the requirement, and they may be remotely controlled or fully autonomous. Robots consist of different types of payloads depending on the application. Depending on the application requirements, sensors, detectors, weapons, programmed software, and other payloads can be equipped on robots used in the military.

                            

Militaries are focusing increasingly on the development of various new robot technologies that can be helpful for armies in case of war. For example, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is financing a robotic submarine system that could be used intelligently for several applications ranging from detecting underwater mines, engaging in anti-submarine operations, and protecting ships in harbors.

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Search and rescue is another application where robots used in the military can play a crucial role in saving lives. The majority of casualties happen due to the delay in providing necessary aid to victims. Many countries are investing heavily in minimizing the response time to save the maximum number of lives.

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots are used to identify and disarm traps, fireworks, improvised explosive devices, and other dangerous objects in closed areas, buildings, and vehicles. They are integrated into bomb detection systems. They can carry a variety of payloads depending on the EOD mission. Some examples of EOD robots are iRobot 510 PackBo, TALON, Remotec Andros, tEODor, and Dragon Runner which have tremendous potential in the future.

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Fire fighting robots are increasingly being ud to address fire situations to avoid casualties. These robots were first employed by the US Navy and were named as Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR). Fire fighting robots can detect fire, implement a broad range of fire suppressing techniques, withstand high temperatures for longer periods, and respond to different types of movements. These robots can detect fire, as they are equipped with a suite of cameras, a gas sensor, and a stereo infrared camera, which help these robots find their way through smoke and bring the fire under control.

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