# Robot Fires Million Rounds/Minute Metal Storm Redback By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-storm-million-rounds References: [crave.cnet](http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9819143-1.html) & [money.cnn](http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0327206.htm) Australian-made firing system, Metal Storm, uses a [computer controlled electronic ignition system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system) to achieve its unprecedented hellish rate of fire. Enemy forces on the receiving end of this level of ordinance would be overwhelmed. The Redback is a [robotic system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics) featuring 40mm cannons using Metal Storm's firing system. **Implications** - The four-barrel weapon was delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center to be tested and could be used in the military. Although the dark-black machine doesn't look enormous, it sure is mighty. The CEO of Metal Storm Lee Finniear has said that "the employment of Metal Storm's stacked round technology for a U.S. military weapon system is a huge step for us." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electronic Ignition Firing Systems:** The development of computer-controlled electronic ignition systems presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the weapons industry. - **Rapid-fire Weaponry:** The advancement of rapid-fire firing systems, such as Metal Storm's million rounds per minute capability, could disrupt traditional warfare tactics. - **Military Robotics:** The integration of robotic systems, such as the Metal Storm Redback, with advanced weaponry represents a potential disruptive innovation in the military technology industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Weaponry Manufacturing:** Weapon manufacturers could explore the development of electronic ignition firing systems, or other rapid-fire capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of their products. - **Military Technology:** The integration of robotic systems with advanced weaponry, or other rapid-fire capabilities, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the military technology industry. - **Defense Contracting:** Contractors and suppliers in the defense industry could explore partnerships with companies like Metal Storm to bring emerging rapid-fire and robotic technologies to the military marketplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missilefiring-unmanned-drone.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Compact Gel Capsule Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-pro-gelfire-legion-blaster.md) - [Futuristic Missile Interceptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missile-interceptor.md) - [Synchronous Firing Water Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchronous-firing-water-gun.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md)