Unmanned Ground Vehicle Convoy Demo Success

US defence/aerospace firm Lockheed Martin has demonstrated that unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) can operate in convoys through urban environments. The unmanned ground vehicle convoy trial was carried out at Fort Hood, located between Waco and Austin in Texas. (Read more)

CBRN Mini-UGV

In collaboration with DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) of India, Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz has designed and manufactured a new mini tracked unmanned ground vehicle with CBRN equipment mounted on the top of the vehicle able to enter into hazardous areas to detect CBRN contamination and collect sample for post processing.

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Nexter Robotics announces first sale for its Nerva LG small robot UGV

The NERVA LG UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is stated to be fully waterproof and throwable.

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Lockheed Martin Receives Contract For SMSS-K-MAX Cooperative Teaming Demo

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a contract from the U.S. Army Robotics Technology Consortium to conduct a fully autonomous reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition experiment using both its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) unmanned ground vehicle and its K-MAX unmanned air vehicle. Contract terms are not being disclosed.

Read more at http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2014/02/19/lockheed-martin-receives-contract-for-smss-k-max-cooperative-teaming-demo#jMTxWPJ0UUOjujiE.99