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Ukraine Wants Humanoid Robots on the Battlefield as Brave1 Launches New Program
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Ukraine will launch a grant competition focused on developing humanoid robots for the needs of the Defense Forces, Brave1 head Andrii Hrytseniuk said during the Brave1 Advantage event, attended by a Militarnyi correspondent on July 2.
The main goal of the initiative is to robotize as much of the first line of contact as possible and reduce risks for Ukrainian service members.
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According to Hrytseniuk, the project follows a wider global trend, as humanoid robotics is rapidly developing in the United States and China.
At the initial stage, Ukrainian developers are expected to focus on simpler platforms that can gradually receive more advanced functions.
Unlike the global civilian humanoid robot market, Ukraine’s program will focus strictly on defense needs and military use cases.
The new engineering solutions are expected to help Ukrainian troops hold positions more effectively and carry out missions under combat conditions.
Ukraine has already become one of the world’s main testing grounds for new military technologies, including systems developed by Western defense startups.
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Two robots were delivered to Ukraine in February.
Ukraine has become the world's main testing ground for weapons manufacturers, including Western startups. pic.twitter.com/rIoUcgz0QN
Earlier, humanoid Phantom MK-1 robot soldiers made by the Foundation were delivered to Ukraine for evaluation.
However, current humanoid robots remain heavy, expensive, and technically demanding. They require regular charging, can break down, and often struggle with balance.
A humanoid robot’s movement depends on roughly 20 motors, each of which must work properly for the system to function.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense recently reported that Ukrainian ground robotic systems have carried out more than 50,000 logistics and medical evacuation missions since the beginning of 2026.
The ministry reported that the use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) has grown steadily throughout the year. Monthly missions increased from more than 7,500 in January to over 14,000 in May, while the number of military units operating ground robots nearly doubled, rising from 117 to 230.
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