Would you be open to the idea of a humanoid robot companion for excursions into the deep woods? Humanoid robots have come so far, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if this ain’t a real option in five years or so.
Think about being able to load up a pack with things for a robot companion to carry for you, follow you around, take care of certain tasks….
Out here, a little light goes a long way. You don't need to push back the whole night, just enough of it to see your next step.
— The Practical Woodsman