Future Autonomous Robotic Systems in the Pacific Theater.

摘要

On nearly every list of emerging technology expected to change the world are autonomous robotic systems (ARS). Over the next five to ten years, ARS will develop greater functionality and assume more roles that are performed by humans today. The number of ARS employed by the Department of Defense (DoD) will also grow and become an integral part of the US military. However, private industry and other countries are also heavily investing in this field of technology, and the advantages and innovations of ARS will not be held solely within the DoD. The US Pacific Command (PACOM) will be at the forefront of the challenges facing the United States with the development of this technology as it contends with technological savvy allies (South Korea and Japan), competitors (China), and adversaries (North Korea and violent non-state actors). PACOM must advocate that research and development funding be allocated to ARS acquisition programs. ARS technology will enable PACOM to find solutions to the challenges it faces and enhance a host of its military missions to include surveillance and how to counter adversary s efforts to deny US power projection.