Robodogs: What They Are, Their Uses, and India's Strategic Need
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Robodogs: India's Strategic Need for Four-Legged Robots in Defense & Disaster Management
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News18•20-02-2026, 14:47
Robodogs: India's Strategic Need for Four-Legged Robots in Defense & Disaster Management
•Robodogs are advanced four-legged robots used for industrial inspection, disaster management, defense, and research.
•They feature advanced sensors (LiDAR, cameras), AI for autonomy, and robust mechanical designs for complex terrains.
•India is developing indigenous robodogs like MULES for the Indian Army and xTerra Robotics' Svan-2, focusing on self-reliance.
•Robodogs enhance national security through border surveillance, reconnaissance, explosive inspection, and logistic support, reducing risk to human soldiers.
•The Galgotias University controversy highlighted the need for authentic indigenous innovation in India's tech sector.
