The United States, China and Israel are already using them on the battlefield. So it was only a matter of time before Ukraine’s turn came to use robot dogs in the war against Russia. Only in this case it’s not just one or two: the target is release a pack of these “cyber dogs” to balance the forces.
These robotic animals are They will be used to detect landmines, carry out reconnaissance missions to locate the enemy in hostile territory and bring weapons, ammunition and medicines to the battlefield.
During a demonstration to reporters, one of the robot dogs, dubbed BAD ONE, crouched and ran in a similar fashion to its live-action counterpart, Showing off its compact size and stealthy agility.
“This dog limits the risk for soldiers and increases operational capabilities,” explained the operator of the “animal” at the presentation. “This is the main function of the dog.” The robot dog has a battery that lasts two hours, an integrated thermal imaging system and a kill switch that erases all its data if the robot falls into Russian hands. It can carry a payload of 7 kilos.
This shows that military forces use and They push technology to the limit to gain an advantage on the battlefieldeven if the results seem straight out of the “Terminator” movies. Unfortunately, not much else is known about this robot.
The Ukrainian military has begun using a robotic scout dog to assist in various tasks. This robotic device aids in reconnaissance, conducting operations, and gathering intelligence on the battlefield. This new technological tool enhances the capabilities of the military and… pic.twitter.com/nsI8Y5GGpN
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Apparently, it would have been developed by the English firm Brit Alliance, but manufactured by China and would be a very similar model to the Unitree Go2 Proat a cost of around 4,000 euros.
“We were concerned by the increasing reports of casualties at the front due to enemy drones,” concludes Kyle Thorburn, director of the British military contractor Brit Alliance, in an interview. “That’s why we discussed the possibilities of A safer solution for reconnaissance missions in high-risk areas.”