A System for Countering Possible Threats from the Use of Dangerous Robotic Systems

Abstract

Based on the generalization and analysis of data from foreign and domestic studies, the article discusses the position that in some cases robotization poses threats proportional to its benefits. The problems and risks caused by the introduction of robotics and their manifestation in various spheres of human activity are outlined. It is noted that the downside of the successful development and use of robotics is the emergence of new types of hazards caused by robots getting out of control or intentionally using them for illegal purposes. The main problems associated with the use of robots are the following: conducting industrial, domestic and other types of espionage, violating traffic safety (air, automobile, marine, etc.), preparing and carrying out terrorist acts, as well as conducting other types of activities dangerous to people and the environment. The structure of the system for countering dangerous robotic complexes for various purposes (RTK VP) and the composition of its main components are proposed, the close relationship of tasks is highlighted, on the one hand, to ensure protection, and on the other, to organize counteraction to RTK VP at the stage of forming tactical and technical requirements for samples of newly created promising robotics products and determining their technical appearance. The analysis of RTK VP as objects of counteraction is given and the main elements of their vulnerability, including the vulnerabilities of groups of robots, are clarified. The probable variants of the illegal use of RTK VP, the causes of their occurrence, the features of their manifestation and the expected consequences are analyzed. The classification of possible ways and means of countering dangerous RTK VP is carried out, and the rational sequence of their implementation is reasoned. A formalized description of the task of countering dangerous RTK VP and a model of the counteraction system are presented. As an indicator of the effectiveness of the counteraction system, it is proposed to use the correspondence of actual and required damage to the object of counteraction in the dynamics of change. Based on the analysis of the features of the counteraction process, a methodological approach to creating a model of a promising anti-RTK VP system is proposed.