US startup builds robot soldiers for future wars, sparking rights concerns

independent.co.uk

Robot soldiers are being built in America by Foundation Future Industries, a startup valued over $1 billion, sparking alarm among human rights experts and international bodies like the UN. The company’s co-founder, Sankaet Pathak, argues humanoid robots could make war more precise and save lives, citing rivals like China and Russia. Foundation has defense contracts and tests its Phantom robot for logistics and reconnaissance. Critics warn of risks like AI errors and reduced accountability, while the company envisions robot-built cities and "droid battles." Foundation has ties to Eric Trump and is exploring border patrol deployments.


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