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2024

The Russian army received a kamikaze drone on the wheels of the "Mole"

In early November 2024, it became known that specialists from the Russian Design and Production Company "New Frontier" developed a multifunctional ground-based robotic complex called "Mole." This is a kamikaze drone capable of performing a wide range of tasks. Read more here

Rosgvardia received wheeled robots for demining and reconnaissance

Special units of the Russian Guard in the Novosibirsk region have begun testing three new models of domestic-made wheeled robots designed for demining, reconnaissance and evacuation of the wounded. This became known on October 2, 2024. Read more here

In Russia, presented a wheel robot "Tor" for the delivery of weapons

In September 2024, a new development was presented in Russia - the Tor wheeled robot, designed to bring weapons and ammunition to the front line. The multifunctional armored platform, created by specialists of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, is capable of transporting goods weighing up to 1.5 tons, providing protection against bullets and fragments. The machine, weighing 5 tons, has already passed the first tests and is preparing for trial operation. Read more here

The Russian army received a wheel robot "Cricket" to evacuate the wounded and bring goods to the front line

The Russian army received a new wheeled robot "Cricket" to evacuate the wounded and bring goods to the front line. This became known in August 2024. An unmanned ground vehicle developed by the Kazan company "Fluctio" was delivered to units operating in the zone of a special military operation. Read more here.

A smart kamikaze robot capable of carrying an anti-tank mine was released in Russia

In July 2024, Russian developers presented an innovative robotic complex capable of carrying an anti-tank mine and acting as a "smart" kamikaze. The new tracked platform created by the Northern Press enterprise is designed to carry out a wide range of combat missions, including the defeat of manpower, mining and destruction of enemy military equipment. Read more here

In Russia, presented a mini-robot "Sting" for the arrangement of "smart" minefields

In August 2024, it became known that a mini-robot "Sting" was developed in Russia, capable of installing "smart" minefields, characterized by the unique ability to recognize and miss their own armored vehicles, while creating obstacles for enemy forces. This innovative product was presented by Alexander Gavrilov, CEO of the Gumich development company. Read more here

The Russian army began to use a wheeled kamikaze robot "Frog" with a mine

On July 8, 2024, it became known that the Russian army began using a wheeled kamikaze robot called the Frog with a mine of TM-62. The first combat use of this device, equipped with an anti-tank mine weighing 10 kg, was recorded on video and demonstrated its effectiveness in destroying enemy fortified positions. Read more here.

The Russian army began to use wheeled kamikaze robots "Scorpion-M"

On July 9, 2024, it became known that the Russian company had begun using Scorpion-M wheeled kamikaze robots in the zone of a special military operation. This information is confirmed by video materials demonstrating the use of these devices in combat conditions. Read more here.

2022: Japanese industrial giant Sumitomo unveils robot capable of navigating curved steel walls

Japanese industrial giant Sumitomo Heavy Industries has unveiled a robot capable of moving along curved steel walls using magnetic mechanisms. The Wall Climbing Robot project was implemented as part of a program launched by the company in 2018. Read more here.

2019: "Marker.ru" Wheel Robot Demonstration Tests

On October 11, 2019, it became known that specialists from the Android Technology research and production association will conduct demonstration tests of the Marker.ru universal platform of combat robots. According to the fund, the tests will take place on October 15-17, 2019 in Magnitogorsk. Read more here.