Part of: Prelims and GS III – Security; Sci and tech
Context Recently Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot REX MKII.
About REX MKII
The army robot is capable of patrolling battle zones, tracking infiltrators, and opening fire on enemy targets.
It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.
It shall provide logistical assistance to troops by carrying ammunition supplies, critical medical equipment, water, and food, as well as evacuating injured personnel on stretchers.
The system can also gather intelligence through a situation-awareness system
The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.
These semi-autonomous machines allow armies to protect their soldiers, while critics fear this marks another dangerous step toward robots making life-or-death decisions.
