Ukraine’s ground robots just got much bigger — this one can haul 1.5 tons and evacuate three casualties
Ukraine’s National Guard has received a car-sized heavy ground robot.
Ukraine has unveiled a new battlefield robot capable of hauling up to 1.5 tons of supplies and evacuating three wounded soldiers simultaneously, according to the National Guard. The heavy ground robot, delivered to the Argos unmanned-systems company from the 2nd Shostka Regiment, operates autonomously without a crew aboard. This machine significantly outperforms existing compact robotic platforms, which have already completed 31,398 missions in October, compared to only 7,287 missions in January, according to the Ministry of Defense.
The new robot, resembling a full-sized car, is built on a vehicle scale with a diesel engine and full drive, enabling it to navigate rough terrain. Its larger capacity and reduced number of trips into combat zones make it a strategic advantage in reducing exposure to enemy threats. The primary purpose of this heavy ground robot is casualty evacuation, as it can transport three wounded soldiers at a time, effectively reducing the risk and danger associated with human evacuation teams operating in heavily contested "kill zones."
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