Saed News: A trial of using humanoid robots as soldiers in Ukraine has clearly demonstrated the limitations and potential of this technology.
According to SAEDNEWS, citing Interesting Engineering, two “Phantom MK-1” robots made by the American company Foundation were deployed to Ukraine in February 2026 and were generally tested for logistics and supply missions in dangerous areas.
Officials said the tests were conducted with the support of the U.S. and Ukrainian governments to evaluate their potential for frontline support. However, due to limited payload capacity, lack of waterproofing, and insufficient battery endurance for large-scale deployment, these systems cannot be considered “super soldiers” on the battlefield.
The Phantom MK-1 can only carry 20 kilograms of cargo, is not waterproof, and does not have the battery endurance required for large-scale operations. The company plans to address these shortcomings in the next-generation humanoid robot, “Phantom 2,” which is expected to be sent to Ukraine in late 2026.
The Phantom MK-1 robot stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs between 70 and 82 kilograms. It is designed to perform various tasks in extremely dangerous environments instead of human personnel, including reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.
