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U.S. Company Sends Humanoid Robots to Ukraine for Reconnaissance
A U.S. company provided two humanoid robots to Ukraine last month. The robots are currently assigned to reconnaissance, but can operate firearms.
Two 'Phantom MK-1' humanoid robots, manufactured by a U.S. company called Foundation, were delivered to Ukraine last month, according to reports in *Time* and *Interesting Engineering*. The robots are 180 cm tall and have arms and legs. The robots are currently assigned to reconnaissance. However, the robots can also manipulate firearms. According to the 경향신문, some observers are concerned about the ethical implications of deploying such robots in combat, and the possibility of future conflicts involving humans and robots.
Key Facts
- A U.S. company called Foundation sent two humanoid robots to Ukraine last month.
- The 'Phantom MK-1' robots are 180 cm tall.
- The robots are currently assigned to reconnaissance.
- The robots can also manipulate firearms such as pistols and rifles.
- Robots have been used on battlefields since the 2000s.
- Most battlefield robots have been vehicle-type platforms or unmanned aerial vehicles.
- The deployment has raised ethical concerns about robots in combat.