Originally published March 23 2004
Universities help the Pentagon build robotic killing machines
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
I'm rather surprised that all these universities, including Ohio State,
are rushing to build robots that have no purpose other than to be
killing machines for the Pentagon. That's the advertised purpose of this
competition, by the way: the Pentagon has sponsored it, and the goal is
to build robots that can navigate battlefields and, ultimately, kill the
enemy. Ever since 9/11, the U.S. has turned into a nation of
war-mongers. We spend our tax dollars, our scientific assets, and our
time and efforts building yet more war machines to more efficiently kill
people around the globe. Aren't we wonderful?
Japan, in contrast, is
building robots to help people. These robots will walk around
your house, converse with you, and do basic household chores. Japan is
leading the world in the development of humanoid robots, and they're not
at all focused on buliding an army of little robotic terminators.
But the U.S. would love an army of robot killers. If President Bush
could have an army of robots at his command, he could invade innocent
countries without having to sacrifice the lives of U.S. soldiers! Not
that the loss of life of U.S. soldiers has slowed him down one bit, but
it has created political trouble for him at home. If robots were doing
the killing instead of humans, most citizens in the U.S. wouldn't give a
damn.
So I'm truly surprised to see all these universities competing
to see who can build the best robotic killing machine for the Pentagon.
Sure, these technologies have more than one use, but to even participate
in a Pentagon-sponsored program after what the United States has
illegally and unjustifiably done to Iraq is unconscionable.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- At 2.5 tons and 9 feet high, the truck that Ohio
State University engineers are about to race across the Mojave Desert
could literally crush the competition.
The team whose vehicle is first to cross the finish line within 10
hours -- while still performing certain tasks, such as passing under a
bridge and avoiding collisions -- will receive $1 million in research
funding.
Chair on Intelligent Transportation Systems, the truck's on-board
computer and sensor system are what will really set it apart.
"We have a lot of experience developing technologies for the automated
highway," Ozguner said, referring to Ohio State's extensive research
into traffic control systems and intelligent vehicles.
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