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Ukraine Launches Army of Robots to Reduce Battlefield Risks
Ukraine is starting a program called the Army of Robots.
It will create and improve machines that can help soldiers during the war.
These machines may perform jobs that are especially dangerous for people.
They could carry ammunition, help wounded soldiers, explore areas and handle mines.
Some robots may also be used to defend positions or attack targets.
The program will work with defence companies, engineers and the military.
Ukraine plans to test the machines and increase production of the ones that work well.
The project builds on Ukraine’s earlier Army of Drones program.
Its main goal is to save human lives.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the Army of Robots initiative on September 27.
The initiative is designed to develop robotic systems for dangerous missions and reduce risks to human lives.
Planned uses include evacuating wounded soldiers, delivering ammunition, mining, demining, reconnaissance and defending positions.
Ukraine will invest in defence-tech companies, test systems with the military and expand technologies that work on the battlefield.
General Andrii Biletsky said Ukraine is using remotely controlled ground robots, including explosive-laden vehicles, behind enemy lines.
- Who
- Ukraine, former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and General Andrii Biletsky.
- What
- Ukraine is launching the Army of Robots, an ecosystem for developing and deploying robotic military systems.
- Where
- Ukraine and areas of the battlefield where Ukrainian forces operate.
- When
- September 27; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- To perform dangerous missions with robots, reduce risks to human lives and advance the robotisation of warfare.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Army of Robots
- Announced by
- Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
- Model
- An ecosystem rather than a single company
- Planned missions
- Evacuation, ammunition delivery, mining, demining, reconnaissance, defence and engaging targets
- Development approach
- Investment, research and development, military testing and battlefield scaling
- Earlier program
- Army of Drones, launched in 2022
- Ground robots
- Remotely controlled wheeled vehicles that can carry explosives and be directed toward targets
Quotes
Mykhailo Fedorov
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister who announced the Army of Robots initiative
“The goal is simple — save lives. Robots should take on the most dangerous missions: evacuating the wounded, delivering ammunition, mining and demining, reconnaissance, defending positions and engaging targets”
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“The Army of Robots is not one company. It’s an ecosystem. We will invest in defense tech companies, launch our own technology projects, test them with the military and scale what works on the battlefield.”
wionews.com
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