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Korean Air Force mulling use of robot guard dogs to patrol bases


The Air Force announced on Monday that it is looking into the feasibility of replacing patrol dogs with robot military dogs as an alternative due to the expected reduction in the number of dog handlers on air bases.

“Currently, there are limitations to controlling and correcting human-related accidents and the dogs' aggression,” the Air Force explained. This robot dog is tasked with patrolling for hazards before troops enter a mission area. Korean defense contractor LIG Nex1 announced its intention to acquire Ghost Robotics in December last year.

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