The Japanese government will consider the use of humanoid robots in the defense sector

The Japanese government will consider the use of humanoid robots in the defense sector. This was reported by the Japanese publication Saitama Shimbun.

The authors of the portal, citing insiders, said that they plan to equip the machines with artificial intelligence (AI) so that they can independently navigate and perform physical tasks. At the first stage, such robots will be used for logistics and support tasks in the defense sector.

Thus, robots can patrol and guard military bases, as well as transport equipment and other cargo. At the same time, Japanese authorities are skeptical about the direct use of humanoid robots in combat.

The authors named one of the goals of the project as reducing the need for military personnel in routine work. Sources in the Japanese government told Saitama Shimbun journalists about its existence. The material states that the project does not contradict the automation strategy followed by the Japanese Ministry of Defense.

The authorities are also considering the possibility of using such robots in reconnaissance and rescue operations. It is believed that smart machines will become an effective means of performing tasks with limited personnel.