‘The frontline is like Terminator’: fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

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Ukraine is rapidly developing and deploying battery-powered land robots, transforming modern warfare.
These unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are used for logistics, delivering supplies and evacuating wounded soldiers.
UGVs are also deployed in combat roles, equipped with weapons and used for tasks like mine delivery and defense.
The war has become a technological contest, with drones and robots playing a crucial role, shifting focus from traditional heavy weaponry.
Ukraine's expertise in drone and robot technology is highly sought after internationally.
The unique Ukrainian ecosystem allows for rapid design, feedback from frontline soldiers, and scaling up of production.
Land robots now represent 90% of Ukrainian army logistics, significantly aiding operations in dangerous environments.
Robots can operate for eight hours and are less visible than armored vehicles, making them harder targets for Russian drones.
Ukraine's Minister of Defence highlights the routine use of robots for casualty evacuation and logistics in high-risk areas.
Russian soldiers have even surrendered to armed Ukrainian ground robots.
Training for UGV pilots is being conducted, with former gamers adapting quickly to the technology.
Ukraine believes it has an upper hand in ground robot technology compared to Russia.
The commander of Ukraine's 3rd Corps predicts that ground-based robotic systems will radically change the battlefield and replace a significant share of soldiers.

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