As there is a shortage of new soldiers in Japan's Self-Defense Forces, the country's authorities are considering the possibility of assigning a number of duties to humanoid robots, reports Tech-news. According to government and ruling party sources, the robots are initially planned to be used for non-combat duties. Among them are patrolling of military bases and logistical support. The possibility of involving robots in search and rescue operations may also be considered in the future. Research on the use of humanoid robots in the field of defense is expected to begin in the near future. At the same time, it is planned to hold a competition to test the capabilities of robots developed by private companies and universities. The Japanese government will revise key documents in the field of defense and security at the end of the year. At the same time, the widespread use of artificial intelligence is considered as one of the main directions of strengthening the country's defense capabilities. In a budget request for the fiscal year starting in April 2027, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to introduce artificial intelligence into the command system of the Self-Defense Forces.
In addition, it is planned to test a "tactical satellite based on AI" that will analyze a large amount of space data and help guide missiles to the target. The message Japan plans to use humanoid robots in the field of defense appeared first on Tech news.
