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ROBOT MAKER BACKED BY ERIC TRUMP EYES MILITARY USE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUL 17, 2026

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Foundation Future Industries, a humanoid robotics company with Eric Trump as chief strategy adviser, is exploring military applications for its robots. The company's CEO confirmed the firm is investigating what he called "kinetic things."

Foundation Future Industries is moving beyond civilian robotics toward defense sector applications. The company counts Trump, son of the president-elect, among its leadership as chief strategy adviser. In an interview with WIRED, CEO Mustafa Gul stated the company is "exploring some kinetic things"—industry terminology for weaponized or combat-oriented systems. He did not provide specifics on the timeline or nature of potential military deployment. The shift reflects broader interest in autonomous systems within defense markets. Several robotics firms have begun pivoting toward military contracts as government interest in autonomous technologies expands. Foundation Future Industries previously focused on developing humanoid robots for commercial and industrial sectors. The company's pivot toward military exploration marks a significant strategic direction change. Details about specific defense partnerships or contracts remain undisclosed.

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