Cricket (wheeled robot)

2024: Use by the Russian Army

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.

According to Izvestia, Cricket is an unmanned platform designed to transport goods and evacuate the wounded. A key feature of this robot is the ability to program the route, which allows it to move autonomously from point A to point B, visiting intermediate points if necessary.

The lifting capacity of the "Cricket" is 120 kg, which corresponds to the average weight of a person with equipment. This makes the robot an effective means of transporting the wounded from the battlefield. For these purposes, a special fabric base is attached to the platform.

The representative of the development company Alexei Petrov stressed that "Cricket" is able to effectively function in various conditions, including off-road, bad weather and darkness. These characteristics significantly expand the possibilities of using the robot in combat conditions.

Military expert Yuri Lyamin noted that the development of such unmanned systems has become relevant due to the massive use of FPV drones and artillery in the combat zone. This creates difficulties for providing troops with food and ammunition, as vehicles become priority targets for enemy attacks.

Russia Vladimir Putin The President previously noted the importance of supporting the military-industrial complex from small businesses, public organizations and the volunteer movement. The delivery of "Cricket" to the special military operation zone is an example of such interaction between civilian developers and the armed forces.^[1]

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