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Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle lab
The Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.
By Todd South
Latest "smet" stories
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New in 2020: A new robotic mule is headed to help carry the load for grunts
The SMET is built to run for 60 miles on a 72-hour mission.
By Todd South
Soldiers soon to see robotic mules and tougher bomb bots in the field
The mule robot can carry enough equipment for a squad on a 72-hour mission.
By Todd South
Here’s the robotic vehicle that will carry equipment for US troops
The U.S. Army has picked a winner for its Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport System program after several years of evaluation.
By Jen Judson
One of these four robot vehicles could take the load off Army squads
The Army recently displayed four options for a robot vehicle that will be delivered to the 10th Mountain Division, the 101st Airborne Division and a not-yet-named Marine unit for a year's worth of testing.
By Todd South
We’re about to find out if this ‘optionally-manned’ Polaris ATV could help shoulder a soldier’s combat load
One of two types of robotic vehicles being tested by Army formations this summer is made by Polaris Industries.
By Todd South