UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE

TERRA ROBOTICS

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are robotic platforms that move across the ground on tracks and are controlled remotely or autonomously. They are used for both military (reconnaissance, observation, retranslation, logistics, mining and demining, evacuation, kamikaze) and civilian (rescue, firefighting, industry, agriculture, scientific research) purposes.

• Logistics and transport (supplies, ammunition, fuel)
• EOD / demining (IED removal, neutralisation)
• Mining (mine distribution)
• Medical support / evacuation (safe Medevac)
• Engineering (construction of crossings, infrastructure rescue)
• Communication relay / EW (network relays, jamming)
• Fire control / armament, remote RWS).
• Reconnaissance / ISR (sensors, cameras, lidar)
• Observation (cameras, infrared, night vision)
• Kamikaze (warheads with varying explosive power)

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Unmanned Ground Vehicles - ADVANTAGES

1. Tracks have a large contact area with the ground, which reduces the unit pressure – thanks to this, the vehicle can move on:

mud, sand, snow, rubble and uneven terrain, steep slopes (greater traction).

2. Wheeled vehicles are more likely to get stuck in soft ground and have less ability to overcome obstacles.

3. Tracks provide a more stable platform – they distribute weight evenly and lower the centre of gravity.

4. This allows the vehicle to carry heavier equipment (e.g. manipulator, radar, weapons) without the risk of tipping over.

5. Tracks can climb obstacles up to ⅔ of their diameter (e.g. kerbs, boulders, fallen trees).

6. They also cope well with ditches and trenches thanks to their constant contact with the ground.

7. Wheeled vehicles often have to find detours or use complex suspension systems.

8. Tracks, especially rubber ones, generate less noise and vibration than wheels when driving on stones or concrete.

9. Thanks to their wide contact with the ground, tracked vehicles can carry heavier loads while maintaining mobility.

10. They are suitable for mounting manipulators, weapons or specialised modules (e.g. chemical detectors, radars).

TERRA FIRE

Unmanned firefighting robots are specialised ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to extinguish fires in places that pose a threat to human life, e.g. in areas with high temperatures, smoke, explosions or toxic fumes.

Main tasks:

1. Extinguishing fires in fuel depots, chemical plants, tunnels and industrial halls.
2. Supporting the fire brigade in disasters and building fires.
3. Reconnaissance of the scene (thermal imaging camera, gas detectors).
4. Transporting equipment, hoses, firefighting ammunition or injured persons.

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