In a scene that conjures up visions of Terminator, the US Airforce have revealed the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s refueller will be an automatron. Not only is it another job gone by the wayside (which we could do with more of in the current climate) but also it makes the perfect inside job for a takeover.
Picture it, when the Asimos have massed on the Eastern border of Europe and are preparing for attack – the F-35’s are taken out of their hangers with tactical nukes onboard. The robots come to refuel them – ah but do they? Moments after takeoff, they run out of fuel and it’s game over for humanity.
I can see it, it will happen, and you’ll all be sorry when it does if you don’t listen now! OK – taking a step back from the paranoia end of the world stance – I’m not sure if trusting a robot to refuel a plane is a good idea. Fuel + sparks from robot’s innards = BOOM! It’s a simple formula..