Despite development work by multiple manufacturers, squad-level utility UGVs for dismounted troops have still not progressed beyond the user assessment phase. The concept of UGVs being used to carry a soldier's load has been around for some time now, with several major defence contractors offering solutions in this space. The idea of a 'robotic mule' that can reduce the amount of heavy packs and equipment a soldier carries has been an attractive proposition, although their adoption has been somewhat slow, with many militaries testing them but not taking the plunge and purchasing them.
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