The Third Army Corps deployed the DevDroid TW 12.7, an unmanned ground vehicle armed with a .50-calibre machine gun, to hold off Russian advances for 45 days. This remote-controlled vehicle, capable of traversing rugged terrain, was operated from up to 15 miles away and provided relentless firepower, deterring enemy attacks without endangering soldiers. The UGV was crucial in the fight, with Russia unable to detect its presence, highlighting the increasing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare. The NC-13 Strike Company, specializing in UGVs, is expanding its deployment of these systems in both defensive and offensive operations, with other drone versions, including those with grenade launchers, recently approved for frontline use.
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The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade of Ukrainian Ground Forces deployed an armored ground robot for combat duty, successfully repelling Russian attempts to break through for 45 days. This robot, the DevDroid TW 12.7, allowed operators to engage from a safe location, contributing to zero casualties. Ukrainian forces are increasingly utilizing ground robots for various missions, including reconnaissance, ammunition delivery, and casualty evacuation. Additionally, a ground drone was used to evacuate civilians from a dangerous area in Kharkiv.
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In a groundbreaking operation, the 3rd separate assault brigade successfully captured Russian troops in the Kharkiv region using only first-person view (FPV) drones and kamikaze ground robots. The brigade reported this as the first confirmed assault exclusively utilizing unmanned platforms, where drones guided surviving occupiers to Ukrainian positions after an assault robot prompted the enemy to surrender. This marks a significant advancement in Ukraine’s strategy of implementing robotized military operations, particularly to conserve Ukrainian lives and address troop shortages. The operation concluded with the capture of enemy positions and a nearby forest line.
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In a historic first, Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade reported capturing Russian soldiers using only drones and ground-based robotic systems. The operation, conducted in Kharkiv Oblast, involved FPV drones and kamikaze ground robots attacking Russian fortifications, leading to the surrender of the enemy troops. These captured soldiers were subsequently guided out of the combat zone by drones and taken into custody. This novel approach, which highlights Ukraine’s strategy to minimize troop losses, enabled the brigade to seize both Russian fortifications and a nearby forest line.
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Over 20 humanoid robots competed in the world’s first robot half-marathon in Beijing, showcasing China’s advancements in humanoid technology. While technologically impressive, the robots, including the winning Tiangong Ultra, significantly lagged behind human runners, completing the course in over two hours. Despite this, the winning team’s chief technology officer claimed their robot’s performance rivaled Western models. The event highlighted both the progress and limitations of current humanoid robotics.
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Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces. The mere thought of this breakthrough sparks a myriad of questions and emotions within me. The first thing that comes to mind is the iconic movie series “Terminator,” where cybernetic organisms roam the Earth with living tissue covering a metal endoskeleton. The idea of merging organic material with artificial machinery has long been a fascination in the realm of science fiction, but now, it seems that reality is catching up to fantasy.
The implications of this discovery are both fascinating and slightly unsettling. Where are these scientists sourcing the living skin from, and how do they ensure its vitality once attached to a robot’s face?… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker