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I think in principle this means we need to develop robots which are capable of disabling robots using means which are generally non-lethal (not through autonomo

I think in principle this means we need to develop robots which are capable of disabling robots using means which are generally non-lethal (not through autonomous decision making, but matter-of-fact mechanisms like EMP, sensor blocking/jamming and so on).

carapace 8y ago
Yes! Defense is easier than offense in general, especially with time to prepare. One area that should be investigated is sticky hairy counter measures. Just think about what kills your vacuum cleaner? Or what about rip-stop protective clothing that can kill a chainsaw in a split second? (I have my leg now because of protective chaps with kevlar fibers. Grubbing out a nasty old stump, one moment of inattention and the chain bit my leg, but the fibers jammed the saw in an instant. I looked down and it actually took me a few moments to realize that the rip in my chaps with the streamers of kevlar hanging down could have been my own precious meat! Man did I shiver, and send up a prayer of gratitude for the folks who made the chaps!) Anyhow, once you start thinking defensively the ideas flow readily. One idea I want to try is a thing that shoots those plastic balls (for the plastic ball pits you play in) but with a non-Newtonian goo (like cornstarch goo) that goes stiff at greater energies but is fluid at lesser. Result: anti-riot "foam". People can't run around and flail in it but you can still move around (to e.g. provide first aid). There could be an enzyme or something that can be sprayed to dissolve the goo... etc.