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The U.S. Marine Corps is testing the operation of a robot dog equipped with the M72, a 66mm caliber disposable anti-tank rocket launcher. The idea of equipping unmanned robotic dogs with weapons has been around for several years, with six robotics companies, including Boston Dynamics, releasing an open letter pledging not to weaponize their robots. did.
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However, military use of robot dogs has continued since then, and the U.S. Marine Corps is developing a robot dog equipped with an anti-tank rocket launcher. Regarding the rocket launcher-equipped robot dog being developed by the U.S. Marine Corps, The War Zone reports, ``It seems to be based on something similar to a weapon-equipped robot dog that was commercially available in China in the past .''
The Tactical Training and Exercise Control Group at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California, conducted a proof-of-concept demonstration of an M72-equipped robotic dog in September 2023. You can check out the test in the video below.
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Few details about the robot dogs operated by the U.S. Marines and their capabilities have been revealed. However, looking at the proof-of-concept demonstration, we can see that the base robot dog is China's Unitree Go1 . Unitree Go1 can be easily purchased online, and on the official website, the base model of Unitree Go1, Go1 Air, costs $2,700 (approximately 400,000 yen), and the Go1 Pro, which is equipped with a high-performance sensor, costs $3,500 (approximately 52,000 yen). It is sold for 5,000 yen).
This is about the same size as a human.
It can also be lifted with one hand.
You can also do a begging pose.
Even if you are suddenly kicked from the side, it will automatically maintain its balance and will not fall.
This Unitree Go1 is equipped with an M72 rocket launcher. However, since this is a proof-of-concept demonstration, the M72AS used for training is capable of firing 21mm rockets. The M72AS is a training rocket launcher that reproduces the general usability and performance of the M72, which fires regular 66mm rockets.
Launching M72AS
This is what it looks like from another angle.
M72 is fixed with silver parts, and the rocket launcher body can also be removed.
It looks like this when the rocket launcher is removed. Regarding the mount part, The War Zone explains, ``It has a mount to hold and fire the M72, a GoPro camera, and a rail to which you can attach a camera, aiming laser, and other accessories.'' doing.
In a proof-of-concept demonstration video, the U.S. Marine Corps for some reason refers to this robot as a 'robot goat,' and explains, 'Generally speaking, this type of robot is called a 'robot dog.' It is unclear whether the soldiers chose this designation,” The War Zone noted.
'Instead of having a soldier in the field operate a weapon system or disable a safety device, by employing a remote trigger mechanism, We have made it possible to control all operations remotely.'
Additionally, the Tactical Training and Exercise Management Group said, 'This allows the Marines to move forward only on the weapon system as they take cover. This means the Marines operate the safety equipment from a safe location and 'This will allow us to bring the weapon system closer to the target location.'
The War Zone points out that attacks on armored vehicles using anti-tank rocket launchers like the M72 are extremely dangerous attacks, especially in urban environments, as they can be carried out from close range. Also, the closer you can get to your target, the more likely your rocket will hit you. Therefore, The War Zone said, ``It makes sense to remotely operate a robot dog that can load and fire rockets without soldiers.''
In addition, The War Zone points out that robot dogs armed with rocket launchers and firearms can also be used to scout the front of friendly forces, and can immediately engage when a threat is discovered. In addition, robot dogs can enter spaces that humans cannot enter and exit, so they may be useful when moving through dense urban environments.
In addition, robots are already in operation in multiple departments in the US military, and Ghost Robotics' quadruped robot Q-UGV and Boston Dynamics' Spot are used for reconnaissance and security missions. However, unlike this robot dog, both are unarmed.
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Meanwhile, the People's Liberation Army of China is conducting a proof of concept for a four-legged robot carrying weapons.
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