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US Army seeks robotic infantry for soldier support and drone operation

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The U.S. Army recently hosted a competition featuring 103 entries for the development of robotic infantry. These human-sized robots are designed to follow commands, carry up to 50 pounds, move alongside human soldiers, withstand small-caliber gunfire, and operate other drones. AI

IMPACT This competition signals a move towards integrating advanced robotics into military operations for soldier support and enhanced capabilities.

RANK_REASON The item describes a competition for a specific military application of robotics, not a general AI release or research.

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US Army seeks robotic infantry for soldier support and drone operation

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/141_1337 ·

    The U.S. Army just held a 103-entry competition for the building blocks of robotic infantry: human-sized humanoids that can take orders, carry 50 lb, move with a squad, resist 5.56 mm fire and operate other drones

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/141_1337"> /u/141_1337 </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://xtech.army.mil/competition/xtechhumanoid/">[link]</a></span> &#32; <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1x3ypoc/the_us_army_just_held_a_…

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