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Q.

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to ‘REX MK II’?

1. It is a remote-controlled armed robot developed by Iran. 

2. It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation:

ANSWER: (B)

  • An Israeli defense contractor unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot that can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.
  • Proponents say such semi-autonomous machines allow armies to protect their soldiers, while critics fear this marks another dangerous step toward robots making life-or-death decisions.
  • The four-wheel-drive robot presented Monday was developed by the state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries’ “REX MKII.”
  • It is operated by an electronic tablet and can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors. The robot can gather intelligence for ground troops, carry injured soldiers and supplies in and out of battle, and strike nearby targets.

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