Manufacturing technologies: More than drones

Posted on 7 May 2013 by The Manufacturer

For many, autonomous and intelligent technologies are immediately associated with that recent and controversial addition to the world of modern warfare, the drone. But this perception must be changed, says Paul Everitt, CEO of trade body ADS, if the technologies are to be properly exploited, bringing massive benefits to industry and society.

Paul Everitt, CEO of trade body ADS
Better disaster relief, improved agricultural yields, cheaper maintenance operations, innovative light logistics solutions and advances in complex medical procedures. All of these are already being achieved with the transfer of autonomous and intelligent technologies, commonly used in military unmanned air, ground and maritime systems,…

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