Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook

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...