As modern warfare is constantly evolving, with an increased use of robotics and AI for handling high-risk tasks like reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and direct assaults, a Russian defence expert claimed that robotic dogs, the quadrupedal robots that are designed to mimic canine movement, agility, and behaviours using sensors, cameras, and AI, will be the first to be widely used in the military on the front lines of battles.
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Director of the Institute of Intelligent Robotics at Novosibirsk State University (NSU), Alexey Okunev, explained to news agency TASS that the large-scale deployment of robotic dogs will be because of their high cross-country capability.
"Dogs are closer to us (in terms of mobility). They can navigate a much wider range of conditions than, for example, a car. A combat zone definitely requires a versatile vehicle that can navigate through forests, swamps, and jump over obstacles, so robotic dogs will be the first to be used," he was quoted as saying.
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He pointed out that American engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics has already developed robotic dogs that are capable of carrying military cargo and navigating complex terrain, showing how capable these robots are.
According to Okunev, after robotic dogs, humanoid robots would be introduced, and they are likely to be in high demand as they are designed for free movement.
He claimed that these humanoid robots will be sufficiently autonomous, not requiring continuous recharging.
