Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has decided to team up with Maryland-headquartered unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Roboteam to develop a high-tech vehicle that is designed to be used in a wide array of military and tactical environments.
The Rook UGV is capable of carrying its own weight in terms of payload, which comes to around 1,200 kilograms. With 24 cm of ground clearance, the vehicle is designed to be able to navigate treacherous terrain with ease, while its battery life of eight hours ensures it doesn't require frequent charging. What's most impressive about this vehicle however is that it is autonomous in its functioning.
Designed to be used for complicated missions such as evacuations, intelligence-gathering and delivery of supplies, this unmanned ground vehicle is ultimately designed to carry out hazardous missions while keeping humans out of harm's way.
Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles
This Autonomous Vehicle is Designed For Complex Military Missions
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Military Vehicles - The development of autonomous and rugged unmanned ground vehicles for military operations presents disruptive opportunities in the field of defense technology.
2. Advanced Payload Carrying Capacity - Increasing the weight capacity of unmanned ground vehicles will create opportunities in the logistics and transportation industries for moving heavy payloads in difficult terrains.
3. Extended Battery Life for Autonomous Vehicles - Improving the battery life of autonomous vehicles will open up new possibilities in industries such as mining, agriculture, and construction, where the vehicles need to operate for long hours in remote areas.
Industry Implications
1. Defense Technology - The use of rugged and autonomous unmanned ground vehicles in military operations present opportunities for disruptive innovation in defense technology.
2. Logistics and Transportation - The development of high-capacity unmanned ground vehicles presents opportunities for cost-effective and efficient transportation of heavy payloads in difficult terrains.
3. Mining, Agriculture, and Construction - Extended battery life for autonomous vehicles presents opportunities to increase productivity in the mining, agriculture, and construction industries which often require constant operation of heavy equipment in remote areas.