Phantom MK-1 robots from the American corporation Foundation have been sent to Ukraine. The 'Terminators' are deployed to the front lines for reconnaissance tasks and to test the platform in real combat conditions.
Foundation first introduced the Phantom MK-1 in October 2025, describing it as a humanoid robot specifically designed for military use.
Co-founder of Foundation Mike LeBlanc noted that in the future, robots could take on the most dangerous tasks on the battlefield that are currently performed by soldiers. According to him, the Phantom platform is being developed in such a way that it can work with various weapon systems typically used by humans.
The Phantom MK-1 robot is designed for both industrial and military applications, placing it in a small group of dual-use robotic systems. The robot stands about 175 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 79–82 kilograms. It is intended for reconnaissance tasks, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.
According to production plans, the first dozens of such robots are expected to be deployed this year, with production scaling up to thousands of units annually as manufacturing capacities expand.
From a technical standpoint, the Phantom MK-1 primarily utilizes computer vision systems based on cameras rather than complex sensor systems like LiDAR. Its design also incorporates proprietary cycloidal drives, providing high power, quiet operation, and reversible motion transfer, making interaction with humans safer.
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