From artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles to human augmentation, robots are increasingly being used by the military. For what operational purposes? This book explores the past, present, and potential military use of robotic systems. The result is a critical assessment of not only the opportunities and challenges, but also the dangers, of warfare in the robotics age.
By:
Ash Rossiter,
Peter Layton
Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798896163381
Pages: 257
Publication Date: 01 April 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Revolutionary Technologies, International Politics, and War. Drafting Robots into Military Service: The Story So Far. Shaping What's Possible: The Key Technology Drivers. Producing Tomorrow's Military Robots: Who, Where, and Why. The Diffusion of Robotic Weapons: Ethical and Legal Issues. Adapting to a Robot Way of War. Reimagining Robotic Warfare. Implications for International Politics.
Ash Rossiter is associate professor and lead researcher at Rabdan Academy. Peter Layton is visiting fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University, and a Royal United Services Institute associate fellow.
