Startup connected to the Trump family aims to introduce humanoid robots in armed conflicts. The company collaborates with the American army and is already testing models in Ukraine.

Foundation Future Industries, an American startup founded in 2024 in San Francisco, focuses on the development of autonomous humanoid robots for industrial and military applications.

The CEO, Sankaet Pathak, stated that the company's goal is to replace humans in dangerous activities, such as missions in conflict zones. The company has already sent two Phantom MK-1 units to Ukraine for logistical testing, but the current model has limitations, such as a transport capacity of 20 kilograms and reduced autonomy. Foundation is preparing to launch the Phantom 2 model, which will have superior performance. The company has secured $24 million in contracts from the U.S. military for testing robots in various activities.

Eric Trump's involvement as a strategic advisor has sparked controversy, and politicians like Elizabeth Warren have criticized the company, labeling its government contracts as "corruption in plain sight."

Although humanoid robots could offer advantages in urban environments, experts remain skeptical about their costs and complexity, emphasizing the efficiency of simpler platforms. Their use in military operations also raises ethical issues related to autonomous decision-making.