Foundation tested two Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots in Ukraine starting February 2026 in a frontline-reconnaissance support role, per co-founder Mike LeBlanc's statements to TIME. The robots use a camera-first visual perception system and LLM-based task-to-motion software that converts operator commands into movement sequences, and they operate with a human in the loop for any lethal decisions.

Foundation sent two Phantom MK-1 units to Ukraine in February 2026 for a frontline-reconnaissance support pilot, with the company stating intent to prepare Phantoms for further Pentagon deployment. The robot uses visual sensors to interpret its surroundings; an LLM-based task-to-motion layer converts high-level operator commands into movement sequences. Under current U.S. Department of Defense protocols, automated systems may engage only with explicit human authorization, and Foundation states it applies that same principle to Phantom. The specific Ukrainian operator, location, and mission outcomes are not disclosed in any reviewed source.