A robotic mule is a robot that can carry heavy items. Boston Dynamics currently manufactures it. The original mule has a petrol-powered motor, which makes a lot ohm and can be compared to a swarming angry bees. Boston Dynamics later developed a quieter version of the mule called the Spot. It is powered by electricity, hydraulics, and other electrical components. This robot can lift around 40 pounds (18kg). 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 to be tuned for efficiency. It is currently nicknamed "Cujo", according to its company. It has been used for demonstrations and training exercises at Marine Corps Warfighting Lab.
The LS3 robotic mule has a suite of sensors and laser radar. It is a powerful follow the leader device, capable of following a dismounted Marine. 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 carry hundreds and even walk over snowy terrain. It can even climb mountains without falling.
The BigDog robot mule is a long-term project that has been under development. It was developed at MIT using funding from DARPA. The BigDog is articulated on its legs, and it has an array of sensors. The robot does not require watering or feeding. It runs on a gasoline engine and sounds like a giant chainsaw. In the future, it could be equipped with a solar panel.
Pedongi
Pedongi, the robotic mule, was an animal that served in the Indian army. The name of the animal was inspired by a small West Bengal city. The Indian Army's animal transport unit had the mule as part of its animal transport unit. This unit used mules as transport for ammunition, military supplies, and casualties.
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. The story of Pedongi has changed a bit over the years, but the basic story remains the same. The 1971 conflict in Jammu-Kashmir saw the mule as part of the Army's Animal Transport Convoy. The Pakistani soldiers had attacked the mules, but the infantry units launched a counterattack.