By 2027, 50,000 Humanoid Robots Could Serve as the US Military’s Frontline

The US military’s next battalion might not be composed of trained cadets, but humanoid robots standing 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) tall.

California-based Foundation Future Industries is positioning its new Phantom robots for military use, with each 180-pound (82-kilogram) unit capable of carrying more than 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of payload or weapons.

Its upper torso serves as its operational core, housing sensors, computers, cameras, and batteries intended to support operation in human-designed environments.

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