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« on: February 04, 2020, 12:47:07 pm »
US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer guarantees they will hit the target

    SMASH system uses a computer to determine if a shot is guaranteed to hit
    The technology uses a weapon-mounted optic and special pistol grip
    Shooter lines up their target in the scope or the technology does it for them
    Once the target is marked, the information is sent back to a computer
    The auto tracker system can be disabled for other types of shooting

By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com

Published: 11:58 EST, 3 February 2020 | Updated: 11:58 EST, 3 February 2020
 

The US Army is evaluating a new 'smart scope' for rifles that only fires when the software determines a 'guaranteed shot'.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7961773/US-Army-add-smart-scope-new-rifles-fires-guaranteed-shot.html
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2020, 06:43:55 pm »
"What could possibly go wrong?"
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2020, 06:52:22 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 04, 2020, 06:43:55 pm
"What could possibly go wrong?"
I agree... how can it compensate for wind and heat or elevated position...
Folks assume that if a human can do it, then a computer can do it better... not a chance
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2020, 06:58:42 pm »
This is ridiculous.

Do modern tactics no longer involve superior firepower or fire suppression?
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2020, 07:34:10 pm »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on February 04, 2020, 06:43:55 pm
"What could possibly go wrong?"

LOL, stop stealing my posts.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2020, 07:42:57 pm »
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2020, 09:42:01 pm »
Another giant leap backwards.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2020, 09:52:52 pm »
One innovation I hope does not make the leap into the consumer market. I can see civilians now wearing things that throw off the censors of that gun.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2020, 06:16:56 pm »
NOT good! Electronics have a tendency to fail after being exposed to cold,shock,wet conditions,or just plain age. This would leave the sniper armed with a handgun and a VERY expensive club.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2020, 06:21:27 pm »
Quote from: sneakypete on February 05, 2020, 06:16:56 pm
NOT good! Electronics have a tendency to fail after being exposed to cold,shock,wet conditions,or just plain age. This would leave the sniper armed with a handgun and a VERY expensive club.

As a vet you know that the purpose of gunfire isn’t always to hit a target, although that’s always nice. Most of the time it’s used to keep an enemy’s head down so others can sneak up on him. Most of the time neither side even sees the other.

This new gadget will make for some very quiet firefights.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2020, 06:33:19 pm »
Quote from: skeeter on February 05, 2020, 06:21:27 pm
As a vet you know that the purpose of gunfire isn’t always to hit a target, although that’s always nice. Most of the time it’s used to keep an enemy’s head down so others can sneak up on him. Most of the time neither side even sees the other.
 

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True,but that doesn't apply to snipers.
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Re: US Army could add 'smart scope' to its new rifles which will only let soldiers fire if computer
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2020, 10:45:36 am »
Maybe this is just "disinformation" designed to make enemies consider the possibility and how they would react.  In other words, make them waste their time studying it. :pondering:
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