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The US Army conducted tests of autonomous ground robots, including FireAnt, a modular device designed to defeat armored targets in coordinated groups.
This 30 kg product was developed by Swarmbotics AI, which explained the advantages of its product.:
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It is a lightweight, freely portable drone designed to operate in groups under the control of a single operator in order to detect, track and defeat heavy armored vehicles using inexpensive weapons.
The platform should work as part of a swarm, performing various tasks depending on the equipment, which can be represented by various weapons, reconnaissance equipment, electronic warfare:
One operator. Several robots. Endless tactical advantage.
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Allegedly, FireAnt, due to its tightness, can be briefly immersed in water, the product is resistant to heat, vibration and shock, which ensures its performance in various conditions, from deserts to urban areas.:
While a single missile can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, a swarm of cheap ground-based robots can "trample" or at least distract armored formations with coordinated attacks.
