“Pretending that you don’t need to weaponize robots...sounds virtuous on face value, but it really isn’t,” says Sankaet Pathak, CEO of Foundation.

Pathak foresees the robots doing surveillance assignments or grunt work, such as ferrying weapons and ammunition to soldiers. Humanoids could also take risks that officers don’t want soldiers to undergo, such as entering a cave or a building to search for enemy combatants.

The Phantom can be used for manufacturing and warehousing applications, as well. Foundation’s business model is to lease the robots, rather than sell them.

Designed for strength and fluid motion, Phantom does not have the “robotic” feel of other humanoid models, enabling seamless integration into human environments. The upper torso is Phantom’s operational hub, integrating computers, cameras, batteries, and advanced sensors.

The lower torso powers Phantom’s mobility and stability, featuring an advanced balance system and actuators. The robot can navigate stairs, uneven terrain and confined spaces, supporting a range of activities. Proprietary cycloid actuators give the robot power and precision. These compact and quiet actuators deliver the performance of hydraulics with the efficiency of electric motors.