Boston Dynamics, ANYbotics, Agility Robotics and other companies promise not to equip their robots with weapons

Leading manufacturers have promised not to give their robots weapons. Some of the largest robotics companies

On October 6, a corresponding open letter was published.

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Boston Dynamics, ANYbotics, Agility Robotics,Clearpath Robotics, Unitree Robotics, Open Robotics pledged not to use their robots for military purposes. This limitation will apply to both the robotic devices themselves and the software for them.

According to manufacturers, the use of robotsarmament creates great risks for the civilian population. In addition, this can cause people to distrust robotic devices in the consumer segment.

In addition, companies have addressed politicians in an open letter. Manufacturers are asked to help promote robotics and help eliminate the misuse of robots.

Note that the military of many countries showinterest in robotic devices as they allow missions to be completed without risk to soldiers. For example, Spain wants a Q-UGV four-legged robot that supports sniper rifles.

People's Liberation Army of China at the beginningSeptember showed footage of military exercises in which robotic dogs took part. In addition, at the end of the summer, Russia introduced the Go 1 robot with a grenade launcher. But the Chinese company said the device was used without its consent.