ROBOTIC AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES FOR DEFENSE AND SECURITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Keywords:
Robotic And Autonomous Vehicles (RAVs), Military Applications, Unmanned Systems, Artificial IntelligenceAbstract
This comprehensive review explores the rapidly evolving field of Robotic and Autonomous Vehicles (RAVs) in defense and security applications. It examines the various types of RAVs, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), and Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs), detailing their key capabilities in surveillance, intelligence gathering, target acquisition, and risk mitigation. The article also addresses the significant challenges facing RAV deployment, such as ethical implications, legal frameworks, interoperability, and cybersecurity concerns. Furthermore, it highlights ongoing research and development initiatives in artificial intelligence, swarm intelligence, and human-machine teaming, shaping the future of RAV technology. By providing an in-depth analysis of the current state, challenges, and future prospects of RAVs, this review aims to inform stakeholders and facilitate responsible development and deployment of these technologies in an increasingly complex global security environment.
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