Here are the most advanced military robots providing a backup to armed forces.

Robotics technology is not new in military applications, as it has been used widely by armed forces across the world for many years. In today's globalized world, robots in the military can perform various combat roles, including rescue task, explosive disarmament, fire support, reconnaissance, logistics support, lethal combat duties, and more. These robots can also be seen as an alternative to human soldiers, handling a broader range of combat tasks, from picking off snipers to targeting enemies' areas with greater efficiency. Military robots can provide a backup during heavy artillery fire and lower the number of casualties. They can also map a potentially large hostile area by identifying a variety of threats with precision.

As military robots come in diverse shapes and sizes based on the requirement, MarketsandMarkets predicted that the military robot industry will reach US$30.83 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 12.9 percent during the projected period of 2017-2022.

Here's a look at the top most advanced military robots in the world changing the face of warfare.

AVATAR III 

AVATAR III is a tactical robot from Robotex. It can be used by military SWAT teams to keep human soldiers safe that would normally perform this type of operation. The robot enhances the capabilities of law enforcement and first-responders by allowing them to safely and quickly inspect treacherous situations. The AVATAR III is completely customizable with plug-n-play payload bays, enabling users to build the robot to fit their needs.

DOGO

DOGO robot is an innovative tactical combat robot, armed with a 9 mm Glock pistol, created to serve as a watchdog for soldiers in the war field. Designed by General Robotics, this robot is the earthbound equivalent of the ubiquitous combat drone. The most interesting thing about DOGO is it weighs roughly 26 pounds and can be carried in one hand by a fully armed commando. Reportedly, DOGO was designed with input from the Israeli police's counterterror unit and the Defense Ministry's research and development directorate to combat terrorism.

RiSE

RiSE from Boston Robotics is an insect-like climbing robot that uses microclawed feet to nimbly scale textured surfaces, such as walls, fences, and trees. It is developed in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, Inc., Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, U.C. Berkeley, and Lewis & Clark University. The goal of the RiSE project is to create a bioinspired climbing robot with the unique ability to walk on land and climb on vertical surfaces. This project is funded by the DARPA Biodynotics Program.

SAFFiR

SAFFiR (Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot) is a 5feet 10inches military robot and weighs 143 pounds. Developed by researchers at Virginia Tech, the robot designed to extinguish fires that break out on naval ships. SAFFiR can't stand without a tether, but it is capable of taking measured steps and handling a fire hose. Its unique mechanism design equips it with a superhuman range of motion to maneuver in complex spaces. The ultimate goal is for SAFFiR to work in tandem with Navy officers, not replace them.

MUTT

Stands for Multi-Utility Tactical Transport, MUTT is an unmanned ground vehicle that comes in two versions – wheeled and tracked. MUTT accompanies the fighters, making travel easier by decreasing the amount of equipment that they carry while crossing difficult terrain on foot. This autonomous war vehicle comes in three sizes: tracked, 6×6, and 8×8. The 8×8 MUTT is 112 inches long by 60 inches wide, carrying up to 1,200 pounds. It can provide up to 3,000 watts of power and travel for up to 60 miles on a single tank of gas.

Guardbot

Guardbot is an amphibious, surveillance robot that can roll on any terrain, including snow, sand, and dirt. Along with maneuvering on any terrain, this surveillance robot can even swim. Originally designed for missions to Mars, Guardbot is equipped with two surveillance cameras, a battery that can last for 25 hours, microphones and GPS, which allows it to be controlled via satellites as well as remotely. Its smaller version can help search underneath vehicles at security checkpoints.

Gladiator

The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle is designed to support Marine Corps conduct of Ship To Objective Maneuver (STOM). It uses a small-medium sized mobile robotic system to lessen risk and neutralize threats to Marines across the spectrum of conflict. Looks like a small tank, but it can perform scout/surveillance, NBC reconnaissance, direct fire, and personnel obstacle breaching missions in its basic configuration. Gladiator can provide day/night remote visual acuity similar to that of an individual Marine using current image intensifying or thermal devices.