In the past .. labor-saving devices were considered one of the earliest innovations of mankind.
To help make work run more smoothly or for heavy-duty work that cannot be relied on
It takes human power alone to get the job done smoothly.
Many science fiction movies and novels have imagined robots.
To help humans fight in the wars of the future world.
And now ... the future has arrived!
The U.S. Air Force has tested a new assistance system in a training exercise.
By introducing a "robot dog" designed to increase surveillance of specific events
and help look after the officers while performing their duties
A robot dog developed by Ghost Robotics.
which operates under contract with the Laboratory and Research Unit
The U.S. Air Force signed a contract in April.
It has been tested at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Which is part of the combat training that the Air Force has to deal with.
Scenario in case of air base attack
The exercise was conducted by military personnel from all over the United States Air Force.
The purpose of the test is to test the Air Force's new combat management system.
The Air Force's claim to the system is:
"It is an excellent system designed to help commanders in combat.
Can immediately take control of military equipment under the Ministry of Defense"
The robot dog used for combat training is technically called Vision 60.
It is a four-legged unmanned ground robot used in the military.
(Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle - UGV)
Produced by Ghost Robotics and designed for production purposes.
For intelligence, situational awareness and reconnaissance missions.
It also aims to distribute communications and maintain security.
Ghost Robotics said
"This robot is designed to perform tasks
Works on all surfaces and in all environments.
It has a design principle that reduces complexity compared to
Other legged robots, or even robots that use belts to move around, "
"And by reducing the complexity of parts and design,
With excellent mechanics, we can increase durability, agility
Extend the service life and reduce costs
To carry it out on missions and maintain it as well."
During the exercise, Airmen from the 321st Emergency Response Squadron,
The 621st Emergency Response Squadron flew in from Buckley Air Force Base.
In Colorado, to Nellis Air Force Base by the 109th Airlift Wing.
Using a LC-130 Hercules aircraft to seize the airfield.
The Vision 60 robot dog can assess its surroundings.
While still keeping the Airmen of the 621st Emergency Response Squadron
Able to monitor the area around the aircraft more closely
To wait for other air support units to arrive in the area.
The exercise also included a second C-130 aircraft, an MC-130J Commando II.
And four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft are part of the exercise.
By replenishing ammunition, equipment and fuel on the ground.
As robot dogs stand alongside security forces
Although the specifications and features of the Vision 60 robot dog are not yet known
Not much has been revealed from the last training session, but from the photos that have been released
This also shows that this robot dog model has many different types.
Ghost Robotics said
"Our robot dog can be disassembled in the field.
It is also possible to change any of its components in just a few minutes."
"Users can customize the features of this robot dog model as desired.
To make it meet the needs of users, you can choose to install
What kind of radio, what kind of sensor, or even the size of the robot?
As specified in our standards "
Source
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/08/air-force-just-tested-robot-dogs-backup-security-forces.html
The US Air Force recently tested a robot dog.
As a reinforcement for security
Written by Jared Keller on September 8, 2020.
Translated by Thepphong Chaiyarat on September 15, 2020.
Written by Ranakrit Sriphumma on September 16, 2020