Rescuing soldiers is an example of how Ukraine uses its growing ground robot fleet, along with moving supplies, laying and removing mines, and firing at and blowing up Russian targets. But it's a risky move that can put the soldier in even more danger. Ukraine's 1st Separate Medical Battalion shared the video on Monday, stating that the soldier was safely rescued and the robot protected him from any additional injuries during the 3-hour and 25-minute mission.
Laying mines, carrying cargo, and transporting dead bodies: These are all ways Ukraine's soldiers are using ground robots in their fight against Russia. Oleksandr Yabchanka, the head of the robotic systems for Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves Battalion, told Business Insider there are at least eight ways these robots are being used. In addition to the above, they're also being used to transport injured soldiers, to de-mine, to fire at Russian positions, to explode like a bomb near Russian targets, and to gather intelligence.