The US Marine Corps is testing a new breed of robotic canine that can do much more than fetch and could possibly be headed to the battlefield. The Marines hope that these four-legged robotic dogs will enhance the mobility and safety of their soldiers in the future.
What is the ‘GOAT’ robot dog and what can it do?
The Unitree Go1 robot dog, nicknamed the GOAT (Grounded Open-Air Transport) by the Marines, is a four-legged machine that has a built in AI system. It can be outfitted to carry an infantry anti-armor rocket launcher on its back. It can also be equipped with a forward-facing GoPro camera, multiple rails for extra cameras, aiming lasers, and other essential gear.