Romania Fits Nearly a Fleet’s Worth of Roles Into One Ground Robot

A single ground robot that can swap from hauling supplies to clearing mines or hunting drones in minutes is the vision behind Romanian firm Maximus Labs’ Max1 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).

Designed around a modular chassis, the new UGV can be reconfigured for combat, logistics, firefighting, emergency response, construction, and agriculture by simply changing its payload, reducing the need for multiple specialized platforms.

It can accommodate payloads weighing up to 850 kilograms (1,874 pounds) and withstand temperatures as high as 500 degrees Celsius (932 degrees Fahrenheit).

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