Seven years ago a video went viral of a prototype Russian robot, the ‘FODOR’, dual weilding Glock pistols. For those of us not paying attention at home this technology is notably absent from the war in Ukraine. This is a subtle nod to the fact that the idea of humanoid robots fighting wars is stupid.
Russia has been developing a humanoid robot for several years now. Its primary purpose is to help astronauts during space missions. Since its appearance in the media, there were discussions of how it can be used for military applications. And just recently a video appeared on the internet released by the Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin on his social media pages. In the video, they are testing that robot in a course of several unmanned vehicles tests…
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/04/21/russian-robot-dual-wielding-glock-pistols/
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I think tracks with a variable shape is more practical. Mecha with legs are vulnerable to falling over too easily when they lose a leg, especially with only two. I mean, the best would be a hovertank, but technology isn’t quite there yet.
Either way, a bipedal mech will lose out on nearly everything except cool factor versus a tank. Especially in cost.
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And how are delicate, long legs not a worst and more vulnerable target that tracks?
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Can you?
How simple do you think would mech legs be?
One option is if you can reduce the need for armor by being able to detect and dodge missiles and shells. You’d theoretically be able to react much faster with legs in short bursts.