UGV News: Unmanned Land Systems & Robotics

The latest Unmanned Ground Vehicle news for robotic and autonomous systems. Articles on UGV military robots, amphibious UGVs, product launches and technological advances in UGV design and manufacture

Upgrade to Small Hybrid Drone/Ground Robot System

Robotic Research, LLC will increase the capacity of its Pegasus Mini hybrid transforming drone/ground robot system under a new Small...

Aug 27, 2021
Investment into Use of Autonomous UGV for CBR Detection

Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is exploring the potential for cutting-edge autonomous robotic solutions to detect life threatening Chemical,...

Aug 26, 2021
Award-Winning Research into Soldier-Robot Communications

U.S. Army researchers have developed ground-breaking technology that will enhance how soldiers and robots communicate and perform tasks in tactical...

Aug 25, 2021
Project Endeavour Concludes with Passenger Trials in London

Project Endeavour has concluded its multi-city demonstration of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) services with a final on-road trial in Greenwich, London....

Aug 23, 2021
Autonomous Inspection Robots Equipped with LiDAR Sensors

ANYbotics will equip its autonomous mobile robots with Velodyne Lidar’s Puck lidar sensors in order to provide industrial operators with an automated robotic...

Aug 11, 2021
Off-Road UGV Demonstrates Intelligent Autonomous Functions

Milrem Robotics has exhibited their Intelligent Functions off-road capabilities at the first demonstration of the iMUGS project (integrated Modular Unmanned...

Aug 11, 2021
Eastern Europe Distribution Agreed for Rapidly Deployable UGV

Milanion Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ukrainian Armor for distribution rights to the Agema Unmanned Ground...

Aug 09, 2021
New Off-Road Simulation Platform Introduced for Autonomous Vehicles

Cognata has developed a new off-road simulation authoring software, designed to accelerate the testing and validation of self-driving military vehicles. Developed for autonomous vehicles and ADAS, the highly realistic off-road simulation and testing platform targets Off-Road AV stack use cases, and combines market-leading autonomous vehicle perception training with unique challenges presented by an unfamiliar terrain environment.

Aug 03, 2021
U.S. Army Researchers Develop Robot Autonomy Software

Army researchers have successfully developed a suite of new software capabilities for future robots of the U.S. Army under the...

Jul 27, 2021
GNSS/INS Positioning Unit Developed for Autonomous Driving

Bynav Technology has developed the X2, an automotive-grade GNSS/INS positioning unit designed as a mass-production solution for manufacturers and system...

Jul 23, 2021
Long Range Remote Control for Heavy Equipment

Creative robotics engineering company GESAR Inc can convert existing heavy plant machinery into remote controlled robots, with or without video....

Jul 15, 2021
Explosive Ordnance Disposal UGVs Delivered to UK MOD

L3Harris Technologies has completed its delivery of 122 of its T7 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots to the UK Ministry...

Jul 06, 2021
Firefighting UGV Introduced

Milrem Robotics and foam extinguishing technology specialist InnoVfoam have introduced the Multiscope Rescue Hydra, a UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) designed...

Jun 30, 2021
Autonomous Navigation Solution in Development for Amphibious UGV

tpgroup’s Northstar autonomous navigation software is being developed for an innovative solution involving an amphibious unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that...

Jun 29, 2021
Case Study: Power Solutions for Rugged UGVs

Vanguard has released a case study detailing how its lithium-ion battery solutions have been integrated into ARGO’s autonomous all-terrain UGV...

Jun 23, 2021
Milrem Robotics Unveils Entry for US Army UGV Program

Milrem Robotics has developed the Type-X UGV (unmanned ground vehicle), the company’s entry for the U.S. Army’s RCV-M (Robotic Combat...

Jun 21, 2021
AGEMA UGV Showcased to Ukrainian Market

Milanion is showcasing the company’s upgraded AGEMA UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) at the Arms and Security 21 trade show, which...

Jun 15, 2021
Robotic Rock-Clearing Vehicle Under Development

TerraClear has secured funding to further develop its robotic rock picking technology, which is designed to stop rocks in fields...

Jun 12, 2021
Urban All-Terrain UGV with Four-Wheel Drive Launched

Mantaro has launched the OceBot, a four-wheel drive unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with a rugged carbon fiber chassis designed to...

Jun 12, 2021
Case Study: GNSS/INS Sensor Combined with AI Enables Driverless Trucks

Inertial sensing technology expert Xsens has released a case study detailing the use of the MTi-Series sensor in autonomous driving advancements...

Jun 02, 2021
Wireless Charging Kits Developed for UGVs

Clearpath Robotics has collaborated with autonomous charging and fleet energy management solutions provider WiBotic to develop wireless charging kits for...

May 27, 2021
UGVs Deployed During Live-Fire Manned-Unmanned Teaming Exercise

Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) have been deployed by the Estonian Defence Forces Artillery Battalion during a live-fire...

May 24, 2021
Additional Centaur UGVs to Provide EOD to US Military

FLIR Systems has received more than $70 million from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps in new...

May 18, 2021
Velodyne Lidar Sensors Selected for Autonomous Delivery Trucks

Velodyne Lidar has entered into an agreement with transport automation firm Gatik to provide LiDAR sensors for a middle-mile transportation...

Apr 20, 2021
Autonomous Agriculture Solutions Under Development

Trimble has entered into a collaboration with HORSCH in order to develop autonomy solutions for agriculture, with a focus on...

Apr 20, 2021
Autonomous Counter-UAS UGV Under Development

Milrem Robotics has partnered with Marduk Technologies to develop a mobile autonomous counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution that defends against...

Mar 21, 2021
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.