Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Robotic Drones 4

 In my previous three blogs, I have discussed the many military applications of remotely controlled robotic drones. However, drones of this type have many potential uses outside of combat. Some drones are available in military and civilian versions, like the robots used by soldiers and police officers to disarm explosive

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction”: Robotic Drones 2

 One of the most exciting scenes from Iron Man 2 (2010) is the climactic battle, where Iron Man and Warmachine take on a legion of robotic drone soldiers. From the Trade Federation's battle droids in the Star Wars prequel trilogy to the robotic terminators that Skynet sends to wipe out

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Robotic Drones 1

 Besides the terminators that are the series' namesake, the most well-known robots in the Terminator series are the Aerial Hunter Killers. These flying robots are objects of terror to the human resistance, being able to rain down fire from above. Although these robots are far more advanced than anything currently