[jstanley]

How are they remotely-controlled if they're not robotic? A system of ropes and pulleys?

I think you mean to say they're not AI, but they are still robotic.

[macmac]

I am pointing out that the author is going for effect by writing "remote controlled robotic" when remote controlled would be sufficient. Something beyond remote controlled is implied by adding "robotic".

[kurtreed]

https://twitter.com/paulg/status/1540729921793708032