US Army to use new robots to kill radiological, nuclear threats

The U.S. Army is advancing the use of autonomous systems to detect, identify, and mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats on the modern battlefield. These systems leverage sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, and automated decision-making to operate independently, enhancing force protection by keeping warfighters at a safe distance and reducing the physiological burden and risks associated with manual detection and decontamination. The Capability Program Executive Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) oversees efforts such as the CBRN Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) and the Autonomous Decontamination System (ADS), which integrate modular sensor solutions into unmanned aerial and ground vehicles. A key example is the CSIRP SkyRaider UAS, a drone equipped with modular CBRN sensors capable of autonomous operation beyond line of sight, even without GPS or communications. It can navigate complex environments to map hazards and provide real-time data to commanders,