American startup Foundation Future Industries, which is linked to Donald Trump, is testing its combat humanoid robots in Ukraine. The systems are being trialed directly on the front lines of the war launched by Russia, APA reports citing CNBC.
The outlet says Foundation is based in San Francisco and specializes in robotics. It is also linked to the family of US President Donald Trump.
The media notes that the startup envisions a fundamentally different use for humanoid robots. While many companies are developing them for tasks such as folding laundry or serving coffee, Foundation sees their application in warfare and other high-risk, potentially life-threatening professions.
In particular, the company is developing autonomous dual-use humanoid robots intended for both heavy industry and military applications.
Early prototypes are being tested in Ukraine for potential battlefield use, with trials conducted in real combat conditions in the war launched by Russia against Ukraine.
Pathak says the MK-1 trials in Ukraine have already demonstrated the robot's potential for logistics missions that often put soldiers at risk.
However, the company acknowledges limitations: the MK-1 systems are far from super-soldiers, carrying only about 20 kg of payload. They also lack waterproofing and sufficient battery life for large-scale deployment.
Foundation plans to send an upgraded version, Phantom 2, to Ukraine this year. The CEO says the new model will feature superhuman capabilities and double the payload capacity of the Phantom 1.
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