How a lizard-like robot could help the Navy ‘prevent catastrophes’: decorated veteran [Video]

A lizard-like robot and other devices relying on artificial intelligence could soon be major military game changers, according to a defense expert investing in the tech. 

The devices include a drone that can operate even in warzones with jammed communications, an AI system that can serve as a pilot and a robot capable of identifying weak spots in some equipment, including Navy vessels, according to Snowpoint Ventures co-founder Doug Philippone.

“The critical thing of moving forward in the threats that we see around the world, we have to be able to make decisions really quickly and do something about it as fast as possible,” said Philippone, who’s also served as Palantir Technologies’ global defense head since 2008.

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One company within Philippone’s portfolio is Shield AI, which created the V-BAT, a fully autonomous drone capable of vertical take-off and staying airborne for 10 hours. But the major draw, Philippone said, is that it can still complete its missions and …