在超小型地面机器人出现以前,短距离情报搜集、监视及侦察任务主要由禁区内活动的轻型地面机器人来完成,而数据链仅能提供有限的活动范围。许多微型机器人就属于我们定义的“可抛式”装备范畴,因为它们可由操作员投放到一定距离或高度上,如被投放到建筑物内,而这种微型机器人往往不可回收,适合放置在战术背心或口袋中,配有轻便的控制装置,有些甚至可通过智能手机进行控制。此外,一些稍重的机器人也跻身到了微型可抛式机器人行列中,它们可从车辆上被便捷地卸载下来(此 Prior to the advent of ultra-small ground robots, the task of short range intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance was mainly accomplished by light ground robots operating in the restricted area, which provided only a limited range of activities. Many micro-robots fall into the category of “throw-away” gear we define because they can be dropped by an operator at a distance or height, such as being dropped into a building, and such micro-robots are often non-recyclable and suitable for placement In the tactical vest or pocket, with a lightweight control device, and some even through the smart phone control. In addition, some slightly heavier robots are also among the miniature disposable robots that can be easily unloaded from the vehicle