Evolution of the “Big Dog” robot. It’s a lot more agile than most here think, probably equivalent to a pack mule at least. Go back and look at the footage of Big Dog dealing with ice and rubble.
Also, although it’s loud (for now), and needs gas (more expensive than fodder), it does have several advantages over mules:
It can be armored, and is less likely to be injured (and can be repaired onsite if it is).
It will not be frightened by gunfire.
It can operate unhindered in an NBC environment.
It can run on ordinary fuel which can be siphoned from other military vehicles in a pinch, and so does not need a separate supply chain.
It will never get tired; as long as it has gas it will keep moving.
In an emergency, it can navigate autonomously, such as evacuating a casualty. To go even further, in that capacity it can be equipped to transmit vitals to the waiting medics so they can treat/triage more effectively.
It can be ordered into a fire zone, either as a distraction or a shield, if need be.
-— It can be ordered into a fire zone, either as a distraction or a shield, if need be -—
Yes. It’s a remarkable engineering feat.