Robot dog equipped with artificial intelligence aiming rifle is evaluated by US Marine Corps Special Forces
The quadruped under review has an automatic aiming system but requires human supervision to fire.
According to theater reports, the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is currently evaluating a new generation of robotic “dogs” developed by Ghost Robotics, which may be equipped with a gun system from defense technology company Onyx Industries.
While MARSOC is testing Ghost Robotics ‘quadruped unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) for a variety of applications, including reconnaissance and surveillance, most attention is focused on the possibility of arming it for long-range engagement. But this isn’t unprecedented: the marines have tested robotic dogs equipped with rocket launchers in the past.
Onyx Industries staff confirmed that MARSOC currently owns two armed Q-UGVs under testing, and that their artillery systems are based on Onyx’s SENTRY Remote Weapon System (RWS), which has an artificial intelligence-enabled digital imaging system that can automatically detect and track people, drones or vehicles, and report potential targets to remote operators who may be located anywhere in the world. The system maintains man-machine loop control over fire decision-making and cannot decide on fire autonomously.
In a statement to war zones, MARSOC said weaponized payloads are just one of many use cases being evaluated. MARSOC also clarified that Onyx Industries ‘comments to war zones about the capabilities and deployment of these armed robot dogs “should not be interpreted as a capability or a single interest in one of the many use cases during the evaluation process.” The command further emphasized that it understands and abides by all Department of Defense policies regarding autonomous weapons.
The system uses an AI-enabled digital imaging system that can automatically detect and track people, drones or vehicles and report potential targets to a remote operator.
Ghost Robotics ‘proprietary blind mode control core is able to mimic the operation of mammals in a variety of urban and natural environments, allowing the robot to continue to operate even when vision sensors degrade or fail in completely unknown environments.
Main functional characteristics of Q-UGVs
Q-UGV is a medium-sized, high-endurance, agile and durable all-weather ground robot suitable for use in a variety of urban and natural environments. It has strong self-recovery capabilities and can continue to perform tasks even when the environment is completely unknown or sensors fail. This robot is designed for operation in complex environments and is designed to protect the safety of personnel.
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