Autonomous Systems: Issues for Defence Policymakers
Abstract
This volume covers the subject of autonomous systems, which stand potentially to transform the way in which warfare is conducted. Advances in sensors, robotics and computing are permitting the development of a whole new class of systems, which offer a wide range of military benefits including the ability to operate without personnel on board the platform, novel human-machine teaming concepts, and "swarm" operating methods. With any such transformational advances, there are unique operational, legal, ethical and design issues. It is critical that we engage in open and transparent debate about the wide ranging opportunities, implications and challenges that these advances will bring, and ensure that the Alliance is ready to address the forthcoming issue of terminology, standardization interoperability and military operational conduct.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1010077
Entities
People
- Andreas Tolk
- Andrew Williams
- Benoit Arbour
- Brandon Suarez
- Chris Mayer
- Christian Zinner
- Christoph Sulzbachner
- Erik Theunissen
- James M. Anderson
- John Matsumura
- Mark Roorda
- Matthew R. Macleod
- Paul Scharre
- Pertti Saariluoma
- Rebecca Crootof
- Roberta Arnold
- Sean Bourdon
- Thomas Kadiofsky
- Tom Keeley
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization