Foundation

Skylark Labs builds AI ‘brain’ to train humanoids for breaching, bomb disposal and recon

The California company says its software can teach an off-the-shelf humanoid different missions. Its orders and results have yet to be confirmed outside the company.

AnalysisOct 11, 2026

AI & Autonomy

Military humanoid makers cite orders and field trials, but few claims are confirmed

The Army’s humanoid contest picked one whole robot and four components. Company claims about orders and field trials remain largely unconfirmed.

AnalysisOct 10, 2026

Policy & Industry

Foundation says its humanoids are headed for the battlefield as questions mount over contracts

The startup behind the Phantom robot cites $24 million in Pentagon contracts and trials in Ukraine. Published accounts and federal data differ on both.

AnalysisOct 8, 2026

Skylark Labs builds AI ‘brain’ to train humanoids for breaching, bomb disposal and recon

Military humanoid makers cite orders and field trials, but few claims are confirmed

Foundation says its humanoids are headed for the battlefield as questions mount over contracts

The Defense Autonomy Review briefing