Ukrainian startups are developing low-cost robots and AI-enabled drones to combat Russian forces. Approximately 250 defense startups are involved in creating these technologies, leveraging innovation in secret workshops and abandoned warehouses. The robots and drones are intended to kill Russian troops and save Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. Ukraine plans to deploy these robots en masse within the next year to address a shortage of human troops, with hundreds expected to be bought in the coming months. The country is also rapidly developing AI systems to enhance the capabilities of its drone fleet, aiming to gain a technological edge in the conflict.