Skyborne Technologies has launched CODiaQ (Controller-Operated Direct-Action Quadruped), a four-legged robotic weapons system equipped with AI-assisted target recognition and lethal capabilities. The system represents a significant development in autonomous warfare technology, combining mobility with direct-fire weapons and modular payloads for military operations.
What you should know: CODiaQ integrates artificial intelligence with lethal weapons on a mobile quadruped platform designed for battlefield deployment.
- The system combines AI-assisted target recognition with CHAOS 12GA and HAVOC 40mm modular payloads for precise remote direct-fire and ballistic breaching operations.
- A single operator can control the quadruped remotely, though it’s designed to operate autonomously for warfighters in combat situations.
- Training requirements are minimal—operators can learn the system in just a few days and deploy it within minutes of setup.
Key capabilities: The robotic system offers advanced tactical features for military operations across diverse environments.
- CODiaQ can engage multiple targets simultaneously while maintaining mobility across all terrain types.
- Its Targeting Electronics Optical Box (TEOB) provides onboard computing power for both day and night operations.
- The platform supports tactical human-machine teaming and can integrate with other lethal robotic systems to create an AI-powered battlefield ecosystem.
Strategic positioning: Skyborne Technologies positions CODiaQ as part of a broader shift toward cost-effective autonomous military solutions.
- The system aligns with the company’s goal of creating compact, low-cost-per-shot solutions that improve operational flexibility and soldier lethality.
- CODiaQ is currently being fielded to U.S. government partners for deployment across various mission environments.
Why this matters: The introduction of AI-powered lethal autonomous weapons systems marks a significant escalation in military robotics, raising questions about the future of warfare and the role of human oversight in combat decisions.
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