A robotic mule is a robot that can carry heavy items. Boston Dynamics currently makes it. The original mule is fitted with a petrol-powered engine, which creates a lot of noise and has been likened to a swarm of angry bees. Boston Dynamics has developed a quieter version. The Spot is powered by electrical and hydraulics. This robot can haul around 40 lb (18 kg) of cargo. It is however not repairable.
LS3
The LS3 robotic mule is currently undergoing platform refinement as well as combat simulations at military bases in California, Massachusetts. It still needs refinement for efficiency. It is currently called "Cujo" in the company. It has been used as a demonstration and in training exercises at Marine Corps Warfighting Lab.
The LS3 robotic mule includes a set of sensors, laser radar, and other features. This makes it a powerful following-the leader device that can follow the route of dismounted Marines. Marines can also give commands to the robot.
BigDog
The BigDog robotic mule is a four-legged machine currently being developed by Boston Dynamics for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. It can lift hundreds of pounds, and it can even walk on snowy terrain. It can even climb mountains without falling.
The BigDog robotic mule was in development for many years. It was created in a lab at MIT and funded by DARPA. The BigDog is articulated on its legs, and it has an array of sensors. The robot does no need to be watered or fed. The robot's gasoline engine makes it sound like a chainsaw. In the future, it could be equipped with a solar panel.
Pedongi
Pedongi, also known as the robotic mule or pedongi, was an Indian soldier. Named after West Bengal's small town, Pedongi was the name of the robotic mule. This mule belonged to an Indian Army animal transport unit. The mules were used to transport ammunition, supplies, and casualties to military hospital.
Pedongi served more than 30 years in the army. The Vir Chakra award was presented to the mule for his longest service in the Indian army after he retired in 1998. While the story behind Pedongi may have changed over the years the main story has remained the same. During the 1971 conflict, Jammu Kashmir, the Army used the mules as part of its Animal Transport convoy. Although the Pakistani soldiers attacked the mules, the infantry unit countered with an offensive.