The U.S. Marine Corps is testing a new type of robotic canine that can do much more than fetch. In the future, these four-legged robotic dogs are expected to improve the mobility and safety of Marines.

The Unitree Go1 robot dog, nicknamed GOAT (Grounded Open-Air Transport) by the Marines, is a four-legged machine with a built-in artificial intelligence. An infantry anti-armor rocket launcher can be mounted on its back. In addition, it supports a forward-facing GoPro camera, multiple rails for extra cameras, aiming lasers, and other essentials.

Technology and warfare are evolving rapidly. The future of military operations is being redefined by robotic dogs. While they may not be as friendly as their real counterparts, they are certainly more capable and versatile.

Additionally, it may pose ethical and moral dilemmas, such as who is responsible for its actions and how to ensure compliance with war laws.

Additionally, it may raise security and privacy concerns, such as how to protect data and prevent hacking.

Using them for military operations, however, could have some disadvantages. As an example, it might not be able to cope with complex or unpredictable situations that require human judgment and intuition.