Chinese engineers are developing a major underwater drone, which is planned to give the artificial intelligence, writes the South China Morning Post, citing its sources.
According to the newspaper, the submarine will be "smart and relatively inexpensive", it will be used in the ocean for a wide range of problems - Intelligence, booby, attack enemy ships, etc..
An underwater drone is scheduled for completion by early next decade,. According to the source, autonomous submarines are not yet able to replace conventional (inhabited), but compete with them.
The project is implemented and financed under the government program for the modernization of the PLA through the introduction of artificial intelligence systems.
According to the interlocutor of the new drone will be operator. He will go alone in the sea, had carried out his mission and return to base. If necessary, the drone can communicate with the control center for the upgrade, but it is designed so, to fully carry out the task without human intervention.
On will be "entrusted" simple mission early stages drone operation. The job will be further complicated. The source stressed, that the decision to attack in any case will take a person.
He added, new drone Buda look "giants" in comparison with sea drones, used today. in size, it will be a full-fledged submarine, based on the dock alongside conventional submarines. It will be equipped with diesel power plant, able to ensure the smooth sailing for several months.
Artificial intelligence drone will decide on the change of direction and depth in order to avoid shadowing, identify close to him ship (military or civilian), choose the best route to your destination.
