Could This Humanoid Robot Become the Army’s Ultimate Warrior?

Meet Phantom MK1: an imposing humanoid robot designed to transform battlefields, the moon and even Mars—and it may already be taking jobs near you. The 5-foot-9, 176-pound steel and plastic android that can walk nearly 4 mph is manufactured by Foundation, a well-funded San Francisco-based startup with lofty ambitions for 2026 and beyond. These include ongoing discussions with the Department of War for the robots to augment or take over perilous tasks performed by soldiers, company officials told Newsweek during a private demonstration in New York City. “Essentially, the general principle is we want them to be able to do…