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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Ukraine approves domestically made Spider ground robot for military use
The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Spider ground-based robotic system for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Source: Main Directorate for Support of the Life Cycle of Weapons and Military Equipment Details: The Spider was developed by a team of Ukrainian engineers, taking into account the practical combat experience of Ukrainian defenders. The system has modifications for performing various tasks such as logistical support and specific engineering tasks. The developers also found a technological solution to increase the control range of such systems. The ground robot is compact in size – two of them can fit in the back of a military pickup truck. The platform weighs just over 50 kg and can carry up to a hundred kilogrammes of payload. According to the report, the robots have four engines, which increases the mobility and the system's endurance in combat conditions. "The robotic platforms are distinguished by their manoeuvrability and ease of control, their ability to operate in areas affected by enemy electronic warfare, and to perform complex manoeuvres in confined spaces. The Spiders dynamically overcome steep slopes and can move at an angle. The battery charge is sufficient for several hours of continuous movement," the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Background: Earlier, the Ministry of Defence codified and approved the Ukrainian-made ground-based robotic system Visliuk for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The platform fits into the body of a minibus or trailer. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Visliuk fibre-optic tracked robot approved for use in Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has approved and codified the use of the Ukrainian-made Visliuk (Donkey) ground robotic system in Ukrainian defence forces. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Details: The system is compact enough to fit inside a van or a trailer. It is equipped with two silent electric motors and metal tracks, which provide high cross-country capability on difficult terrain. "The system moves confidently off-road, through sand and mud. At the same time, the robot can transport up to 200 kilogrammes of payload. The traction force of the electric motors also enables evacuation functions. It is sufficient to pull out an SUV stuck in the mud," the ministry stated. The ministry added that Visliuk is manufactured in various configurations: for logistics, evacuation, mine-laying and installation of engineering barriers. It can also serve as a mobile platform for transporting communications relay towers, combat modules, or day and night surveillance systems. "It has jam-resistant control channels. This ground robotic system can optionally be equipped with a fibre-optic module," the ministry noted. The robotic systems are operable in all weather conditions. The battery capacity allows for several hours of continuous movement at maximum speed. Background: It was previously reported that Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency had already ordered about 8,000 ground robotic systems in 2025. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
