For Russia.
This is not a new concept.
US experimented with unmanned turrets in the 1980s:
http://warfaretech.blogspot.com/2015/05/m1-tank-test-bed-ttb-with-unmanned.html
Again, not a new thing.
Thermal imaging is a common feature in the M1
A2 Abrams:
http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/tank/M1/TUSK_00.jpg
The newer M1A2 series includes all of the M1A1 features plus a commander's independent thermal viewer, an independent commander's weapon station with second generation thermal imager; commander's display for digital color terrain maps; second generation thermal imaging gunner's sight with increased range; driver's integrated display and thermal management system, position navigation equipment, and a digital data bus and radio interface unit providing a common picture among M1A2s on the battlefield.
Source:
http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/abrams.htm
The M1
A1D specification has same features.
This is something new but US can easily implement it.
This is being installed on the M1 Abrams series MBT as we speak.
It is a new design but it needs to be combat-effective. At present, T-14 Armata is like a "tech demonstrator."
Now, do some digging into M1A2 Abrams
SEP V3 specification. For starters:
https://scout.com/military/warrior/...my-M1A2-SEP-v3-Abrams-Tank-Arrives--107426939
M1A2 Abrams
SEP V3 is a generational leap from the older M1A2 Abrams
SEP V2, and designed to defeat armor of all kinds for years to come.