Hyundai Robot to Join Frontline Military Reconnaissance, Report Says

The Korea Economic Daily reported exclusively that a Hyundai Motor Group robot will be deployed for frontline military reconnaissance. The mission involves forward surveillance and reconnaissance, using a robot in areas that may be difficult or risky for personnel to access directly. Hyundai Motor Group has treated robotics as a key pillar of future mobility, and since acquiring Boston Dynamics it has expanded robot use in industrial sites, patrol work and safety inspection. The report is significant because it shows automotive robotics moving beyond manufacturing into defense-related duties. As frontline reconnaissance carries high risk and a heavy burden of continuous monitoring, robot deployment could affect discussions on military surveillance systems and soldier safety. Source: hankyung.com.