{"id":57784,"date":"2016-06-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/blog\/from-zombie-guns-to-cyborg-insects-the-future-of-warfare-is-terrifying\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T22:11:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:11:34","slug":"from-zombie-guns-to-cyborg-insects-the-future-of-warfare-is-terrifying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/from-zombie-guns-to-cyborg-insects-the-future-of-warfare-is-terrifying\/","title":{"rendered":"From zombie guns to cyborg insects: the future of warfare is terrifying"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bold-list\">\n<li>Drone-blasting weaponised laser beams<\/li>\n<li>Zombie guns that aim for the human mind<\/li>\n<li>(Nearly) non-lethal Thunder Generators blow up your ear drums<\/li>\n<li>Self-steering bullets that hunt down moving targets<\/li>\n<li>Iron Man Suit gives soldiers robotic boost on the battlefield<\/li>\n<li>Human controlled cyborg insects and drone bugs that perch on power lines to recharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compared to today, waging war in the old days was simple; two opposing masses of humanity charging at one another. Warriors would clash, pull back, and then it would start all over again. The reasons for war weren\u2019t complicated. In this modern world, we have cyber attacks, guerrilla warfare and asymmetric deployments. The conflicts are global and they are complicated and most of us have lost track of exactly what\u2019s going on. And then there\u2019s the military tech which is starting to look like something sci-fi movies are made of; from insect drones that follow instructions to almost superhuman, exoskeleton-clad soldiers. Then there\u2019s talk of \u2018zombie guns\u2019 and plasma force fields. It\u2019s incredibly fascinating. And it\u2019s terrifying. Let\u2019s take a look at a few of the many sci-fi-style military technologies currently in development.<\/p>\n<h2>Drone-blasting weaponised laser beams<\/h2>\n<p>Currently we use laser &#8211; or amplified light &#8211; for scanning, cutting, microscopy, photochemistry and nuclear fusion, among others. As laser tech is getting cheaper, it\u2019s now also starting to find its way onto the battlefield. A project in development is the Boeing Laser Avenger; a solid infrared laser beam, mounted on a converted Avenger anti aircraft vehicle, that sends scorching heat to its target. This technology can be used for long-distance detonation of explosives or to take out enemy drones and other hostiles.<\/p>\n<h2>Zombie guns that aim for the human mind<\/h2>\n<p>As part of the state arms procurement programme for 2011-2020, Russia\u2019s defense minister Anatoly Serykov issued a statement about an electromagnetic weapon in development by their country\u2019s scientists that directly short-circuits the higher cognitive functions of the brain. This may sound too crazy to be true. But it isn\u2019t. Research into electromagnetic weapons has been carried out in Russia as well as the US since the 1950\u2019s. These tests showed that low-frequency radiation can affect brain cells, alter psychological states and implant thoughts and commands directly into someone\u2019s brain &#8211; basically turning them into a zombie. The technology is there. Now it\u2019s only a matter of taking it to the battlefield.<\/p>\n<h2>(Nearly) non-lethal Thunder Generators blow up your ear drums<\/h2>\n<p>Non-lethal weapons have been in use for a number of years; one of these is the Thunder Generator, a sonic blaster crowd control weapon developed by the Israeli military. The weapon was initially developed to be used for scaring birds away from crops. The Thunder Generator makes use of pulse detonation technology which sends high-velocity blasts into the air by funnelling explosions into enormous barrels. The Generator is able to send out up to a hundred blasts per minute and it can continue doing so for hours. Also, a number of Generators could be networked in order to cover a larger area. The shockwaves can deafen and even knock back targets up to 50 metres away. Within 10 metres, it can cause gruesome death.<\/p>\n<h2>Self-steering bullets that hunt down moving targets<\/h2>\n<p>DARPA\u2019s Exacto (Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordinance) program has developed smart ammunition: self-guided bullets containing computer guidance technology that turn even an unskilled shooter into an accurate sniper. The computer manipulates tiny fins on the surface of the bullet so that it is able to correct its course mid-flight in order to counteract environmental factors &#8211; they even know how to find moving targets. The bullets can be fired from a .50 calibre weapon, which means they can also steer themselves while spinning. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/this-mind-blowing-military-tech-may-eventually-find-its-way-to-the-civilian-world\/\">DARPA<\/a> has developed these bullets to eliminate misfires which could reveal the location of a sniper and give adversaries the opportunity to strike back.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31956\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/darpa-bullet.jpg\" alt=\"Grey bullet with three white lines\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When the target begins moving, the bullet automatically corrects its course and delivers a direct hit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Iron Man Suit gives soldiers robotic boost on the battlefield<\/h2>\n<p>The US military has been working on the TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit) for a number of years. The robotic exoskeleton is bulletproof and weaponised. It provides augmented strength and monitors the biometrics of the wearer. The TALOS has a reinforced helmet with sensory tools and integrated communication technology. One of the most incredible features of the TALOS is the liquid bulletproof body armour that covers more than 60 percent of the soldier\u2019s body. It is an electricity activated shield that can instantly transform from liquid to solid. The TALOS is set to provide extra strength and protection on the battlefield and, basically, turns a regular soldier into a real-life Iron Man.<\/p>\n<h2>Human controlled cyborg insects and drone bugs that perch on power lines to recharge<\/h2>\n<p>In another recent DARPA project that aims to develop cyborgs insects that can be controlled by humans, insect larvae are harvested and fitted with electrical circuits. As the larvae go through metamorphosis, grow into adult bugs and their nervous systems are reorganised, the chip or circuit will be integrated in such a way that humans can transmit signals to control the bugs\u2019 behaviour. Fitted with surveillance equipment, the bugs can be deployed to explore battlefields \u2013 within five feet of a target &#8211; and transmit information about its environment without ever being noticed. The concept is called the Cybug System or Hybrid Insect Micro-Electrical-Mechanical System (HI-MEMS).<\/p>\n<p>In another cyborg-type bug project \u2013 this time by AetherMachines &#8211; an insect micro air vehicle with dual rotors and dangling body, has been developed and flight-tested. This 3D-printed drone takes off and lands vertically and its ultrasonic sensor and accelerometers enable it to perch. When on the ground, its shrouded rotors enable the insect drone to scuttle or crawl along various surfaces and inside buildings. The futuristic insect only has a ten-minute flight time but can scavenge off a power line to replenish its batteries. It does this within forty minutes \u2013 while it stares, observes and transmits video footage. Aethermachines&#8217; insect also carries weapons and has the ability to aim and discharge its payload \u2013 explosive warheads or marking dye &#8211; after which the drone can return to base and be re-deployed.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/insect-military.jpg\" alt=\"Coin placed next to a cockroach wearing a chip on its back\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\">Can plasma force fields help repel or absorb shockwaves from explosives?<\/h2>\n<p>With threats like self-steering bullets and insect drones unleashing their payload, we need to find new types of armour to keep us safe. Not so long ago, Aerospace giant Boeing received a patent for a plasma force field that uses lasers, electricity and microwave radiation to repel or absorb shockwaves caused by explosions. The force field system is mounted on a building or a military vehicle; its sensors detect the shape and velocity of an incoming missile and determine the force of the explosion. The shield basically creates an interference field that absorbs the kinetic energy released during an explosion. This interference field is created by rapidly \u2018superheating\u2019 the air in front of the shockwave and turning it into plasma. The force field will not be able to prevent direct impact or ward off shrapnel, but it can protect buildings or vehicles from the after-effects of explosions nearby. The force field is still under development, but if it\u2019s ever released, it could provide protection from energy emitted by nearby explosions.<\/p>\n<h2>Beware the artificially intelligent killer robots<\/h2>\n<p>In an open letter, over twenty thousand people &#8211; including some of the most respected names in technology and science such as Stephen Hawing, Elon Musk and Bill Gates as well as experts at the Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford Universities \u2013 have been sending out serious warnings about the rapid development in artificial intelligence and robotics, in particular the LAWS (lethal autonomous weapons systems \u2013 or killer robots). Although there\u2019s advantages to robots in the battlefield (they don\u2019t need food or sleep, they are emotionless thus fearless plus they are fast, accurate and unstoppable) \u2013 it also increases the likelihood of military action taking place. The letter urges countries around the world to prevent a global AI arms race from starting as these weapons falling into the hands of terrorists, warlords and dictators is a real and frightening possibility. The fact that there\u2019s an anti-robot arms race taking place as well &#8211; which includes the development of computer viruses and electronic pulse bombs to stop the AI robots \u2013 illustrates the seriousness of these developments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/e-books\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17787\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/ebooks_en.png\" alt=\"Free e-books for 13 sectors\" width=\"760\" height=\"415\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tilting the balance of AI in favour of humanity<\/h2>\n<p>As robotics and LAWS continue to advance, the tech world\u2019s titans warning about the potential risks of artificial intelligence in the military comes as no surprise. For the foreseeable future, however, we continue to see robots increasingly being created for good, not for evil. We do however need to keep a close eye on these developments and tilt the balance of artificial intelligence in general and sci-fi military development in particular, in humanity\u2019s favour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drone-blasting weaponised laser beams Zombie guns that aim for the human mind (Nearly) non-lethal Thunder Generators blow up your ear drums Self-steering bullets that hunt down moving targets Iron Man Suit gives soldiers robotic boost on the battlefield Human controlled cyborg insects and drone bugs that perch on power lines to recharge Compared to today, 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