Here Are 10 Of The Most Advanced Military Robots In The World

Autonomous robots can aid on the battlefield. Credit: Qinetiq  

Interesting Engineering: 10 of the most advanced military robots in the world 

A rundown of some of the most innovative, helpful and deadly robots made for military purposes. These robots help with combat, cargo, intelligence gathering and much more. 

* Militaries around the world are in a race to develop robots. 

* These robots are designed to help with combat, intelligence gathering, saving the wounded, transport, and more. 

* Many of these robots can act on land, in the air, and the water. 

 In the iconic film “The Terminator” AI, armed with killer robots, takes over the world in 2029 — just a few years in the future from now. How close are we to that fictional reality? While we seem to be closer to creating our version of the AI-powered SkyNet, the military is also on track to develop some amazing robots. 

The army is already using automated machines for a variety of purposes -- from transportation, training, search and rescue, to clearing mines, fighting fire, surveillance, and reconnaissance. 

Most commonly, military robots can be broken down into three types: Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV).  

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