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Robots will replace soldiers in risky areas, Australian Army starts testing

The Australian Army has started testing a driverless robot, named GUS (Ground Uncrewed System), which can potentially replace soldiers in risky areas and perform necessary inspections in the near future. Soldiers of the Australian Army's Regional Force Surveillance Group Pilbara Regiment are testing the driverless robot, Australia's Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday.

According to the ministry, the surveillance robot developed by Australia is equipped with cameras and sensors capable of providing continuous surveillance for more than 30 days continuously using battery power. An on-board liquid fuel generator recharges the battery when it is low, further increasing the endurance of GUS's mission. Brigadier James Davis, Director General of Future Land Warfare of the Australian Army, said defense officials are committed to developing capabilities that harness new and emerging technologies. The Australian Army's 13th Engineer Regiment has tested the GUS in a variety of conditions, including deployment on Exercise Talisman Sabre in 2023. "The GUS can detect moving objects and then transmit this information to a remote operator. The GUS has the potential to evacuate soldiers from harsh environmental conditions and expand the surveillance area, the ministry elaborated.

The Australian Army and its industry partner have worked closely to develop the GUS, with research and development work taking place in the Victorian town of Yinnar.Australian officials believe the use of locally sourced materials and the creation of new jobs has given the Gippsland community a welcome economic boost. "Working with sovereign industry brings new ideas and strengthens Australia's industrial base. The project demonstrates what can be achieved locally," Brigadier Davis said. The GUS was initially developed by mechatronics researchers at Federation University, Victoria's largest education institution, to protect rangers from armed intruders in Africa's vast national parks. However, as the Australian military showed interest in it, the focus shifted from wildlife conservation to a military perspective, the university said in 2022.