Four-legged robots have become famous and are used for a variety of purposes. They have been deployed in the workforce for security, public safety, and other concerns.
The Ministry of defense holds a robot Dog Olympics. The event takes place at moD in Bristol.
The technology behind robotic dogs is not new, but their programmed management can be advanced.
This Olympics gathered together many great minds from the whole country to provide the best ideas from their great minds.
Four teams dotted over these assigned companions. These teams were instructing their robots to run, sit, and fetch.
These robot dogs were quite different from other ones. They were yellow, and it seems like they are the future of British national security and army.
Unlike their name, which suggests some sci-fi, the event was organized to investigate if the robot dogs can be used by the British army in the future.
This event was managed by the Future Capabilities group, which provides technical support to the British army. They also collaborate with the defense information team.
This FCG produces technology to be used on the front line.
The tasks were performed by about forty coders, these tasks range from industry experts to hobbyists. The associations are also tasked to program dogs and also to complete challenges.
These coders were assembled at the ministry of defense Abbey Wood in Bristol. They were challenged to program certain tasks in robotic dogs.
The tasks were performed like a fifty-meter sprint, gymnastics problem, and solving challenges. Can you imagine robotic dogs even performing tasks like drawing Olympic rings.
Chris Burton, a member of the company IBM said, ” the event was really interesting in terms of collaboration”.
The army is exploring the use of robots in disputed territories to save the lives of troops.
Moreover, they want to reduce the need for people in dangerous environments. It’s hoped that robotics dogs would be used in the future by the British army.
In addition to this, their small size makes them more accountable than other autonomous systems.
These robotic dogs can also be used in first aid situations. The dogs can also scan, search and map the stretches of land.
The coders from the different parts of the country operated four SPOT robotic dogs. These robots were prepared by Boston dynamics.
Colonel Dan Anders said, ” At the moment they are the US leaders in terms of robotics and autonomous systems. He added, ” we have bought some of these systems to trial them out and see what we can do with them”.
After the event occurred, colonel Anders Brown said to the Bristol 24/7 that “the coders have confirmed what we already knew. These are highly capable systems and could significantly reduce risk to the life of our soldiers by removing the requirement to carry out the dangerous activity in the modern battlespace.”
Other organizers at the event were very hopeful for the use of robotic dogs in the future. They were saying that this can save hundreds of lives.
Natasha Dell, an algorithm engineer said, “I have been surprised by how agile and responsive the robotic dogs are. They are incredibly mobile and the speed at which they move is impressive as well as the tasks they can complete.”
Suzy Harris said, “Robotics and autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important in allowing soldiers to operate faster, for longer and enabling them to step back from some of the most challenging and dangerous tasks.”
Marlborough Communications Ltd gain the platforms on the behalf of the ministry of defense and provide life support programs and training.
The robots are made to perform certain non-offensive tasks to protect troops without carrying firearms.
They want to aid troops by searching and providing medicine and food to the needy and disastrous areas.
The first robotic dog was made up by Boston dynamics, the leader in robotics manufacturing. That first robot dog was called as BigDog and used in the military to support soldiers.
It is a great revolution that soldiers are testing the robotic dogs that can navigate rough terrain, and supply food to the troops in war conditions.
Moreover, they deliver necessary supplies to the troops. They can sense and examine bombs by detecting radiation and nuclear materials.