Mike LeBlanc, co-founder of the robotics firm Foundation, stated that autonomous systems will likely handle the majority of combat operations within the next five to ten years. According to LeBlanc, human involvement will be restricted to special operations and precision tasks, while humanoid robots, ground vehicles, and drones take over primary battlefield duties.
Foundation, a company backed by Eric Trump, has already begun deploying its hardware. In February, the firm delivered two units of its Phantom MK-1 robot. This model is designed for logistics support, including transporting supplies and loading ammunition, with a payload capacity of approximately 40 kilograms.
The company is currently preparing for the rollout of its next-generation model, the Phantom MK-2. This unit stands 1.83 meters tall and weighs 84 kilograms. Its capabilities include lifting an adult human and assisting with heavy weaponry, such as setting up machine guns, serving as a practical proof of concept for humanoid robotics in military environments.
