The Boeing Company reportedly is developing a number of robotic solutions designed to protect soldiers.

In a release, the company describes its Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) 300 series of robots. Designed in partnership with iRobot Corp., these robots can greatly reduce risks to soldiers in the field. The robots are equipped with cameras, sensors, computers and sophisticated software to perform basic reconnaissance, dispose of explosives and complete other tasks.

The Boeing (News - Alert) Company is all set to demonstrate its ground robotics capabilities at an upcoming event organized by the U.S. Army. The event will also see Boeing and subcontractor Autonomous Solutions demonstrating semiautonomous navigation capabilities by using surrogate vehicles to simulate military convoy and route-clearance vehicles in war zones.

Valori Bring, director of Boeing’s Global Forces and Robotics Systems business area, said they are keen on showcasing some of Boeing’s work in ground robotics and hope to receive real-time feedback from the soldiers. The information will help them make relevant improvements and save their lives.

Robotic equipment is popular amongst army officials as it can maneuver through rough terrain under adverse environmental and lighting conditions. Robots can also perform a number of functions such as providing reconnaissance and surveillance, navigate in GPS-denied environments, project sensor information to remote work stations, and operate safely in limited-visibility environments.

In related news, the Boeing Company has bagged a contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver a C-17 Distributed Training Center (DTC) to Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Under the agreement, Boeing will provide the ability to network 10 existing C-17 training sites in the United States, using Scott Air Force Base as the hub.