Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to have humanoid robots playing active combat roles on the battlefield. Aims to have a humanoid robot kill a Russian soldier within six months
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has unveiled plans for a new defense tech initiative called "Army of Robots," which aims to accelerate autonomous warfare. The project, modeled on his successful Army of Drones initiative, envisions humanoid robots working alongside unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, and other unmanned weapons systems.
These robots would perform simple tasks like reloading a machine gun or installing a sensor, as well as potentially engaging in active combat roles to reduce the need for human troops on the front lines. Fedorov's initiative has already received support from Ukraine's Armed Forces, which have dramatically increased their use of unmanned systems, ordering over 590,000 drones through the government's Brave1 Market since January.
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