The British "Elephant Bug" mine clearing robot. According to foreign media reports, British researchers have launched a new type of mine clearing robot - the "Elephant Bug". This "Elephant Bug" mine clearing robot is based on infantry fighting vehicles and is lighter than previous mine clearing vehicles. The "Elephant Trunk Bug" mine clearing robot is equipped with a mine plow, a remote control operating system, and a vehicle mounted camera, which can be remotely controlled by a soldier outside the mine clearing area. At present, the engineering armored vehicles used by the British Army require an additional three soldiers to work in the minefield while carrying out mine clearance tasks. The remote control system of the "Elephant Bug" mine clearing robot can be controlled by soldiers through the control unit or integrated into the command vehicle. This robot can use the front minesweeper to clear landmines and explosives and push them aside, opening up a safe passage for troops to advance and reducing the risk of casualties for soldiers during mine clearance operations. At present, the "Elephant Bug" mine clearing robot has completed testing in simulated minefields and still needs to undergo other tests. (New Society)