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Anduril Unveils Copperhead-500M, an AI-Guided Torpedo with 500lb Warhead for Naval Use
Defense technology company Anduril has built the Copperhead-500M, an AI-powered kamikaze torpedo. It carries a 500lb warhead, reaches speeds over 30 knots, and operates in swarms launched from underwater drones. The development marks an advance in autonomous naval weaponry.
Harvard Researchers Develop Robotic Ants for Building and Dismantling Structures
Researchers at Harvard have created robotic ants that mimic insect behavior to construct and deconstruct complex structures without central control. These robots use light-based signals to coordinate actions in a decentralized manner. The study highlights applications in autonomo…
Defense NewsU.S. Navy Plans to Increase Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels to 30 in Indo-Pacific by 2030
The U.S. Navy plans to grow its fleet of medium-sized unmanned surface vessels from four to at least 30 in the Indo-Pacific by 2030, officials said. This expansion aligns with the service's 2045 force vision and includes thousands of small USVs and unmanned aircraft systems. Capt…
Former Geisinger CEO Glenn Steele Writes on Autonomous Health Care for System Survival
Former Geisinger CEO Glenn Steele stated that health care will become autonomous due to the survival needs of health systems. His commentary appears in a recent article. The piece discusses the role of autonomy in addressing health care challenges.