title: ROBOTIC REPLICATION OF LIVING THINGS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WARFARE
abstract: The paper discusses nature-inspired robotic replications, their potential military applications, implications for warfare, and the perspective of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Historically, animals have been used in war, helping to turn the tide of battles and the fortunes of many combat soldiers. However, in modern times, there is a growing interest in replicating characteristics of natural creatures in AI-enabled robotics for military purposes. Key mechanics of natural systems, such as
journal: Margalla Papers