Apr. 30th, 2008

[info]mystery_muse

Reploid Watch: Disturbing real-world robotics quote of the day!

Am I the only one hearing loud shrieks from their version of X over this?:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/920802,robotsoldier042908.article

Robots like this are potentially the future of ground warfare, Pike said.

"A robot does what it's told, and you'll be able to get them to advance in ways it's hard to get human soldiers to do. They don't have fear, and they kill without compunction."

More importantly, he said, "A robot means you don't have to write a condolence letter."