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| The sentry robot in action in Cheonan, 92 kms south of Seoul. The weapons-grade robot can detect, raise the alarm and provide suppressive fire. |
The system was first trialled in 2006. Human
soldiers can easily fall asleep or allow for the depreciation of their
concentration over time,' Samsung Techwin spokesman Huh Kwang-hak said
at the time. But these robots have automatic surveillance, which doesn't leave room for anything resembling human laziness.
They also won't have any fear (of) enemy attackers on the front lines. The SGR-1 can and will prevent wars. The
robots work side-by-side with soldiers in the Demilitarised Zone
(referred to as the 'DMZ'), the 160 mile long, 2.5-mile wide strip of
land separating South Korea from North Korea.
It is believed each unit costs $200,000 - although it has not been revealed how many are in use.
When it detects a potential threat, it notifies the command centre.
The operator can then use the robot's video and audio devices to communicate remotely before deciding to open fire.
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