Military Robots and Drones
eBook - PDF

Military Robots and Drones

A Reference Handbook

  1. 312 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Military Robots and Drones

A Reference Handbook

About this book

This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century—robotic and drone weaponry.

For centuries, warring nations have sought to lower the risk to highly vulnerable humans on the battlefield, typically by providing protective armor, making soldiers' positions more difficult to detect, or by striking from locations safe from retaliation. Autonomous weaponry has now reached the point where robotic systems can perform some key tasks that previously required direct human involvement.

Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook introduces the lay person to a highly specialized topic, providing the foundation necessary for further study in this field. Appropriate for high school and college-level students, as well as general readers with an interest in the topic, the author explains the many military applications of robotics as well as current limitations and disadvantages. The book also provides a general history of robotic warfare; examines key individuals, agencies, documents, and models; discusses controversies within the field of robotic and drone warfare, such as ethical considerations; and explains how increased reliance on robotics has affected the structure and strategy of the military.

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Information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781598847321
eBook ISBN
9781598847338
Edition
1
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. 1: Background and History
  7. 2: Problems and Controversies
  8. 3: Worldwide Perspective
  9. 4: Chronology
  10. 5: Biographical Sketches
  11. 6: Data and Documents
  12. 7: Directory of Organizations
  13. 8: Print and Nonprint Resources
  14. Books and Articles
  15. Journals, Bulletins, and Newsletters
  16. Government Documents and Agency Publications
  17. Web Sites
  18. Glossary
  19. Index
  20. About the Author