Ukraine tests battlefield evacuation robot carrying 170 kg man, far beyond its weight limit
Robonoshi robotic evacuation system (photo: ARMOLAB)
ARMOLAB has tested its Robonoshi unmanned ground vehicle with a 170 kg load. The system successfully transported a man weighing 170 kg, ARMOLAB reports.
What is known about Robonoshi
The test involved a company employee named Nazar, who weighs 170 kg (exceeding the stated load capacity). Robonoshi is designed for medical transportation. It replaces the need to carry wounded personnel manually and is used during support missions.
Technical specifications of the system:
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Range on a single battery charge: 20 km;
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Speed with a load: 6 km/h;
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Load capacity: 120 kg;
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Weight: 60 kg;
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Ground clearance: 140 mm;
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Operating dimensions: 180/75/34;
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Folded dimensions: 55/75/55;
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Control system: HOTRS DS600.
What improvements have been made
ARMOLAB worked with a medical unit operating in the Kupiansk direction. Based on feedback from the combat use of Robonoshi, the company refined the system.
The batteries are now easily accessible, allowing them to be replaced quickly and conveniently. The battery compartment has been optimized to accommodate two batteries, increasing the unmanned ground vehicle's range from 10 to 20 km. The securing brackets are made of thicker metal, and the locking mechanisms have been reinforced to ensure the structure remains reliable during movement.
A wide auxiliary roller with an improved deployment mechanism has also been installed. It makes Robonoshi easier to fold and improves the chassis' stability and ability to navigate difficult terrain. A cushion has been added to the supporting surface to help prevent asphyxiation and minimize vibration.
The control and instrument panel has been moved to the end of the cushion, making it easier to switch on the system and monitor the battery level. The remote control's radio receiver has also been placed there, in a compartment with a hinged cover. This allows the receiver or the remote control's binding system to be changed without special tools.
Unmanned ground vehicles in Ukraine are also becoming more effective than armored vehicles. According to Victor Pavlov, founder of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle School and an officer in the UGV battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, the number of UGV missions more than doubled over six months, rising from around 7,000 in January to approximately 16,000 in June. He said armored vehicles would gradually become more autonomous, lighter, and smaller.
