Uncrewed vessels and the human side of naval diplomacy

How could uncrewed vessels take part in port visits and humanitarian missions?

Uncrewed systems have strong wartime uses, but it is unclear how they would unload aid, host visitors, or replace the human relationships built by ships.

Uncrewed assets can be valuable in combat and can move supplies. The harder questions begin when the vessel arrives: who will operate equipment, unload assistance, and meet people? An optionally crewed approach may solve some of those practical problems, but it still requires careful design. Fleets built only for fighting may lose diplomatic functions that help reduce the chance of war.