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The US Army is developing a new generation of warrior robots.
The caterpillar-based Swords system is one of several warrior robots being developed for the US military.
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A new Swords goes for about $150,000 -- cheaper and less hassle than a flesh-and-blood soldier.
Foto: US Army
Although Swords is still operated by remote control by a human, autonomous killing machines will be possible in the future.
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A US Army sergeant demonstrates Swords at a trade fair. The system is already in use in Iraq.
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Swords can even climb up stairs.
US soldiers test a flying robot.
Foto: US Army
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