The US Army created a new robotics job for special operations. Now, the service wants to go bigger.

The US Army wants to expand a new robotics specialty pioneered by special operations across the conventional force after graduating its first robotics technicians. The specialty, alongside another effort, is focused on building, modifying, and integrating robotics and new technologies. The first soldiers graduated from the course last week. Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, vice chief of staff, said, "These technical experts will help command teams understand integration across the force."

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