The U.S. Army wants future armored vehicles to instantly make decisions about terrain navigation, target identification, incoming enemy fire, and force positions and warfare strategy. In fact, the military wants this to happen in a matter of seconds and all without every nuance needing to be controlled or micro-managed by humans. It is a known and often discussed concept, rapidly gaining traction as new technology continues to emerge at rocket speed.
The US Army Futures Command is issuing a solicitation request to industry to collect information on emerging robotics and sensor technologies for small tactical units under the incipient Smart Targeting Environment for Lower Level Assets (STELLA) programme.