killer robot; lethal autonomous weapon; LAWS
Refers to robots or autonomous systems designed to kill, often in military or sci-fi contexts. 'LAWS' is the acronym for Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems.
In sci-fi movies, killer robots rebel against humanity.
The international community is discussing regulations on lethal autonomous weapons.
Compound of 殺人 (satsujin, 'murder, killing a person') and ロボット (robotto, 'robot'). A straightforward modern coinage.