The US Coast Guard is launching a unit focused on robotics and autonomous systems, including drones, as part of a broader effort to overhaul the service and dedicate resources to emerging technology.
The Coast Guard on Tuesday announced the creation of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems office, the first in a set of program offices planned under Force Design 2028, a reorganization outline from Homeland Security Secretary
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The service, which is part of the armed forces but situated ...