Will we ever fight with battlemechs? On this episode I take on the question of whether a walking mech is or will ever be practical on the battlefield. Also, I talk about the prospects of a robot fighting league and a little advice for those writing military science fiction. Here are some links
Fighting Robot Challenge:
Japan entry is the Kuratas – http://suidobashijuko.jp/
USA entry is Megabot – http://www.megabots.com/
Robot Fighting League – http://www.businessinsider.com/megabots-at-new-york-comic-con-2014-10
Today’s robots – http://www.wired.com/2013/10/weaponized-military-robots/
Big Dog Robot – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww
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