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US Army picks six robot makers for autonomous battlefield support
The US Army has selected six robotics companies to develop autonomous systems for battlefield support roles. The programme is aimed at resupply, logistics and other missions that reduce the exposure of soldiers to danger. The selections signal a continued push by the US military to bring unmanned ground vehicles and robotic helpers into front-line operations.
Why now: The Army's choice of six firms reflects growing investment in autonomous military technology and interest in how warfare is changing.
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- US Army picks six robot makers for autonomous battlefield support · Interesting Engineering
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