Minister Fedorov announces launch of Robot Army to advance robotic technologies in warfare
Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the launch of the Robot Army project to develop and scale up robotic technologies for use in the war, emphasizing the need to employ them for the most dangerous tasks and to save the lives of military personnel.
Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the establishment of the Robot Army initiative to advance robotic technologies for military use, prioritizing their deployment in hazardous tasks to minimize casualties. Fedorov highlighted that the Drone Army, launched in 2022, currently dominates over 95% of target engagements, with more than 700 UAV manufacturers operating nationwide.
The primary objective of the Robot Army is to safeguard military personnel by entrusting them with the most perilous duties, such as evacuating wounded comrades, transporting ammunition, laying and clearing mines, reconnaissance, defending positions, and engaging targets. Fedorov emphasized that the Robot Army is not singular in nature but rather an ecosystem comprised of various entities.
The project aims to attract investments in defense-tech companies, launch proprietary technology initiatives, establish research and development facilities, and collaborate with military personnel in testing solutions. Fedorov stressed the imperative of consistently developing new technologies to outpace adversaries, particularly in light of Russia's capability to rapidly replicate and scale up military innovations.
To ensure that robots assume human roles on the battlefield, Fedorov defined the mission of robotizing warfare. He invited developers of transformative battlefield technologies to join the Robot Army by inviting them to IT Arena in Lviv on Saturday.
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