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Ukraine's Frontline Robotics has created a remote weapons station that can be mounted on a robot, effectively making a 'small tank' to counter Russia's infiltration teams. The system was previously stationary but is now being adapted for mobile use on ground robots.
The US Army is looking to develop unmanned systems to recover battlefield vehicles, reducing the risk of casualties during recovery missions. The Army is asking the defense industry to showcase their solutions. This effort aims to remove humans from the recovery process, improving safety in hostile territories.
The 3rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division successfully performed a robotic combined arms breach during a recent JRTC rotation. This tactic involves using robots to clear breaches, potentially reducing human casualties. The brigade's commander shared the details of the exercise with Breaking Defense.
French engineers have converted a 1960s-era tank into a robot fighter, unveiling it at Eurosatory with a robot turret and no crew inside. The company behind the conversion, S2M Equipment and KNDS France, aims for this project to represent a larger concept. The tank's transformation demonstrates the potential for modernizing outdated military equipment with advanced robotics technology.
A Taiwanese firm has developed a humanoid robot that can interact with its physical environment through sensing and adaptive interaction. The robot's capabilities include combining sensing and adaptive interaction, allowing it to navigate and respond to its surroundings. This technology has potential applications in various fields, including defense and security.
ARX Robotics has outlined a series of expansion initiatives, including a new headquarters and production facility in Munich, Germany.