A MilTech project focused on the development of unmanned ground robotic systems has been presented in Ukraine. These systems can be used for logistics tasks in complex and hazardous environments. The project is at the Startup / Seed stage and aims to raise $27,000 for the production of test prototypes, trials, and preparation for further scaling.
The initial idea of the project emerged before the full-scale war and was related to the automation of agriculture. The developers planned to create machinery capable of operating in the field without a driver, particularly in vineyards and orchards for pruning, spraying, mulching, and grass mowing.
After the start of active hostilities, the concept was adapted to new needs. In particular, demand increased for robotic logistics solutions capable of operating in mined areas, high-risk environments, complicated cargo delivery conditions, and situations requiring the evacuation of the wounded.
The solution is based on a modular design and provides for the creation of several types of mobile platforms. The project includes small and large modifications of the ground module, which can be used for cargo transportation, semi-trailer towing, and logistics tasks in difficult terrain.
According to the project initiators, a number of tests have already been carried out on different components, including motors, batteries, communication systems, and the tracked drive system. The tracked system is the team’s own development, as ready-made solutions used in other types of machinery showed insufficient efficiency in difficult field conditions.
The control system provides for the possibility of using combined communication channels. This approach makes it possible to increase the system’s operational resilience in different environments where individual types of communication may have limitations.
The investment proposal includes several development stages. At the first stage, the project plans to produce a working prototype and transfer it for testing as a logistics system. This requires approximately $7,000. The investment is intended to finance the creation of a control station, repeater, small and large tractor units, and semi-trailers.
The second stage provides for expanding the system’s functionality and creating additional modules, including waterborne and amphibious solutions. The estimated investment required at this stage is $20,000.
At the third stage, the team plans to complete codification, register a legal entity, and create a technological line for serial production. The amount of financing required for this stage will depend on the results of testing the first prototypes.
The project is presented in the field of mechanical engineering and military equipment production. Its key investment idea is to create an affordable modular platform that can be adapted for various tasks — from ground logistics to the use of waterborne and amphibious modules.
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