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In a first, Mass. State Police robot dog shot during Cape Cod standoff (www.nbcboston.com)
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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (2 children)

My first assumption was that the cops shot the robot dog. I was disappointed to be wrong.

As for "the company does not allow the robots to be weaponized..." We'll see how long that lasts.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Does defending itself count?

I think so but I’m sure some would argue a robot should be able to defend itself.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

The Matrix moment

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Hyundai's defense arm, Hyundai Rotem, on the other hand...