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by sam_goody 705 days ago
How long till we have gun stabilizing, sort of like image stabilization in cameras?

I do not know what it would take to do that, but even if it needs AI it doesn't sound too far off.

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Aim enhancing guns exist. Example: TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearms: uses a computer-controlled firing system Tracks targets and calculates variables like distance, wind, and angle. Only fires when the gun is perfectly aligned with the target Can hit moving targets at distances up to 1,200 yards
Electronic firing probably makes more sense. So you put ai/algo between pulling trigger/pressing button and actually bullet firing.
At that point you might as well automate the whole gun.

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