A six-legged robot dog developed by China has successfully completed a series of tests in Antarctica and, while this breakthrough makes it ideal for polar scientific research, it could have military applications too.
Originally designed for scientific research, the robot dog model has demonstrated its ability to move on ice, transport heavy loads, and operate autonomously in environments where GPS is restricted.
The robot’s attributes make it a potential asset for military logistics, reconnaissance, and hazardous terrain operations.
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Six legged Robo friend
This is the latest piece of tech designed to operate on the ice sheets of Antarctica. It’s being tested for use in polar scientific research.
Specially designed cold-resistant boots allow it to step across ice and snow without slipping or falling, each acting like mini ski shoes to spread the weight.
A battery pack designed for extreme cold allows two hours of operation at minus 40 degrees Celsius, with the option to add two additional batteries to push that to six hours.
And to overcome issues with GPS and visual navigation a combination of gryoscopes and sensors are being developed to help it find its way around.
Will that include military use? Well we’ll have to wait and see.
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