The British Army is exploring the idea of using robots to support soldiers in combat.
Indeed, Project Theseus is working on having more robots and machines within conflict zones so as to reduce the number of people risking their lives to deliver ammunition, clothes, fool, and fuel. To do so, the robots will need to have the ability to operate autonomously in the air or on the ground.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurement arm in Bristol stated that the project will aim to give an ‘Amazon-stye delivery service’ to the deployed troops. The autonomous systems will be designed by three companies – Horiba Mira UK, Marlborough Comms Ltd UK, and Rafael Israel – that have been given £3m contracts each.
Moreover, the project is also set to explore the use of robotic dogs to support soldiers in dangerous urban environments.
