Drones Channel Animal Instincts in Combat
- Sarah Ruivivar
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
The future of warfare is getting wild—literally! Engineers at Beihang University in China are teaching drones to fight like animals.
Imagine hawks and doves duking it out in the sky, but with a high-tech twist. In a recent simulation, hawk-like drones obliterated their dove-like adversaries in a mere 5.3 seconds. Talk about a bird-brained blitz!
This avian-inspired strategy is part of China’s ambitious plan to use AI for autonomous drone swarms, aiming to revolutionise warfare much like gunpowder did centuries ago. With over a million low-cost drones rolling off production lines each year, China is soaring ahead in the drone race.
But it’s not just about aerial acrobatics. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is also unleashing robot wolves and exploring animal behaviours—from ants to eagles—to enhance collective drone actions. It’s like a tech-savvy safari out there!
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China’s military is betting big on AI to fill training gaps and streamline operations, envisioning a future where unmanned systems lead the charge. However, experts caution that these autonomous systems could malfunction or make deadly decisions beyond human control. Yikes!
Meanwhile, the US is also dabbling in drone swarms, but with a focus on individual drones working alongside humans. Yet, with China’s AI prowess and drone production capabilities, the PLA could potentially outgun defences in hotspots like Taiwan.
As drones evolve from decoys to decisive forces, the stakes are sky-high. While AI promises to overcome human limitations, it’s crucial to navigate the risks. After all, in the world of drone warfare, the line between innovation and chaos is razor-thin. Stay tuned, because this is one aerial adventure you won’t want to miss!
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