] The US military is planning to deploy robots armed with
] machine-guns to wage war against insurgents in Iraq.
]
] Eighteen of the 1m-high robots, equipped with cameras and
] operated by remote control, are going to Iraq this
] spring, the Associated Press reports.

] Mr Quinn says there are plans to replace the computer
] screen, joysticks and keypad in the remote-control unit
] with a Gameboy-style controller and virtual-reality
] goggles.

IMHO the word "Robot" should not be applied to tools that require a human operator. These are RC troops, not robot troops, and one wonders what has taken so long.

BBC NEWS | US plans to deploy 'robot troops' in Iraq