As already mentioned, FireAnt is designed to be readily reconfigurable for different missions using modular payloads. The anti-armor configuration, which arms the UGV with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) warhead, has received the most attention to date. In this role, FireAnt has to get close to its target to be effective. Swarming capability would be very beneficial here for overwhelming defenders, as well as just launching attacks on large groups of tanks and other armored vehicles across a broader area.

https://www.twz.com/land/bradley-fighting-vehicle-lugging-load-of-swarming-ground-drones-is-a-sign-of-whats-to-come

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[–] 25 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 child)

Interesting wheel design and everything. I'm sure when applying for funding for these, they said they'll be used to search for survivors after earth quakes or something like that. I've heard that one so often, when an earth quake hits, I'll expect a huge swarm of all kinds of drones and robots. /s

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