<p>In what comes as a major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, robot dogs could soon be seen along the latter's frontlines as they're likely to replace soldiers, and take up the potentially dangerous tasks of detecting mines and spying on enemy trenches. </p><p>As per an <em>Interesting Engineering</em> <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/military/robot-dogs-to-enter-ukraine-war" rel="nofollow">report</a>, these robots use thermal imaging to search for enemy trenches and buildings and could prove to be a game-changer for the Ukrainian Army. </p><p>The deployment of these nearly undetectable machines could significantly reduce casualties and enhance soldier security since personnel sent for such reconnaissance missions are always exposed to risks. </p><p>With a battery life of around two hours, these devices detect mines and explosives, and are also equipped to carry to 7 kg of ammunition or medicines to critical areas. </p><p>These robot dogs, which have also been tested by the US Army in order to integrate technology into their military, have been provided to Ukraine by an unnamed British company. </p><p>While the report does not disclose the exact number of robot dogs Ukraine has, it claims that in case Russians get their hands on these devices, they come with an emergency switch to erase all data in order to keep sensitive information safe. </p>.'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine.<p>Citing an <em>AFP</em> report, the publication said that the model -'BAD ONE' exhibited its agility as it responded to commands by standing, crouching, running, and jumping.</p><p>Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday, as Ukraine urged residents to remain calm and reported no sign of elevated radiation.</p><p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of lighting a fire which he said was visible from the Kyiv-held city of Nikopol which looks out onto the Russian-held plant.</p><p>Evgeny Balitsky, a Russian-installed official in the occupied south, accused Kyiv's forces of causing the fire by shelling the nearby city of Enerhodar which, like the plant, was captured by Russia soon after its February 2022 invasion.</p><p><em>(With Reuters inputs)</em></p>
<p>In what comes as a major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, robot dogs could soon be seen along the latter's frontlines as they're likely to replace soldiers, and take up the potentially dangerous tasks of detecting mines and spying on enemy trenches. </p><p>As per an <em>Interesting Engineering</em> <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/military/robot-dogs-to-enter-ukraine-war" rel="nofollow">report</a>, these robots use thermal imaging to search for enemy trenches and buildings and could prove to be a game-changer for the Ukrainian Army. </p><p>The deployment of these nearly undetectable machines could significantly reduce casualties and enhance soldier security since personnel sent for such reconnaissance missions are always exposed to risks. </p><p>With a battery life of around two hours, these devices detect mines and explosives, and are also equipped to carry to 7 kg of ammunition or medicines to critical areas. </p><p>These robot dogs, which have also been tested by the US Army in order to integrate technology into their military, have been provided to Ukraine by an unnamed British company. </p><p>While the report does not disclose the exact number of robot dogs Ukraine has, it claims that in case Russians get their hands on these devices, they come with an emergency switch to erase all data in order to keep sensitive information safe. </p>.'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine.<p>Citing an <em>AFP</em> report, the publication said that the model -'BAD ONE' exhibited its agility as it responded to commands by standing, crouching, running, and jumping.</p><p>Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday, as Ukraine urged residents to remain calm and reported no sign of elevated radiation.</p><p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of lighting a fire which he said was visible from the Kyiv-held city of Nikopol which looks out onto the Russian-held plant.</p><p>Evgeny Balitsky, a Russian-installed official in the occupied south, accused Kyiv's forces of causing the fire by shelling the nearby city of Enerhodar which, like the plant, was captured by Russia soon after its February 2022 invasion.</p><p><em>(With Reuters inputs)</em></p>