An AI-powered humanoid robot accompanied first lady Melania Trump at a White House summit regarding children’s access to technology education on Wednesday, March 25.Footage shows “Figure 03” walking

As first lady, Melania Trump promotes opportunities for foster children, argues for the eradication of online bullying and often travels to military bases in support of soldiers and their families. She is also very into robots.

But in the real world of defense and industry, AI-driven robotic systems are far more pragmatic and profoundly impactful than what we see on our screens. In 2026, these technologies are reshaping warfare,