In Russia, a complex has been created that will make Terminator robots out of armored personnel carriers and tanks
The developers said that the cars will be able to drive and shoot without crews and compared their product to the Terminator.
The Russian holding company High-Precision Complexes, which is part of Rostec, has completed the development of a software and hardware complex called Prometheus and is already testing it. The developers say that the device, if installed on an infantry fighting vehicle, armored personnel carrier or tank of any type, will make them remote-controlled robots,transmits TASS.
The holding company said that the device robotizes the car in such a way that neither a driver nor a shooter will be needed to control it anymore. That is, the crew will be able to control, for example, BMP-3 remotely with the help of Prometheus.
“Such a robot vehicle with any combat module can transport motorized infantry units, fight and provide fire support to the landing force, including from afloat,” High Precision Complexes said, adding that the vehicles still need “minor modifications.”
The PAK must be pre-programmed, specifying the coordinates and laying a route for the tank or infantry fighting vehicle. The device is able to recognize obstacles using vision technology. The developers emphasized that Prometheus can work in conjunction with fire control systems and compared the capabilities of their product to the Terminator, a highly developed robot from the movie of the same name.
Judging by the statement that the robotic vehicle will be able to support the landing force “afloat,” the PAK will allow controlling an infantry fighting vehicle or armored personnel carrier even if they are in water (although it is not known what the optimal depth of immersion of the vehicle should be – ed. The PAC is currently undergoing testing.
