Could humanoid robots soon replace soldiers on the battlefield?

The Ukraine conflict showcases increasing deployment of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) for military roles including casualty evacuation and offensive operations, while bipedal humanoid combat robots remain a longer-term and more complex challenge due to mechanical and cost constraints. Several countries, including Ukraine, China, and the US, are actively exploring humanoid robots for battlefield applications with initiatives underway to achieve early operational results.

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