Korea to Field Law Enforcement and Combat Robots by 2010
How come I have a hard time believing that this will be a reality by 2010?:
By the 2010s, Korea is expecting to see robots assisting police and the military, patrolling the neighborhoods and going on recon missions on the battlefield.
The Center for Intelligent Robots on Monday said the state-backed agency plans to check the feasibility of security robots by convening a 40-member planning committee late this week.
“If the robots prove to be viable technically and commercially, we will be able to begin developing them late next year,” said Lee Ho-gil, head of the center.
When completed, the outdoor security robots will be able to make their night watch rounds and even chase criminals, according to Lee.
The government also seeks to build combat robots. They will take the shape of a dog or a horse, with six or eight legs or wheels.
I wonder if they will just roll around all day with their lights flashing like the current police force?
