Russia Announces Creation of New Versatile Battlefield Robot for Future Deployment in Ukraine.

A universal tracked platform equipped with a combat module featuring an anti-tank missile system has been developed with the participation of the state corporation "Rostec" and is currently undergoing field tests. This was announced by Alexander Gavrilov, CEO of the developing company "Gumich," to TASS on June 4, 2024.
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The new platform has potential civilian applications due to its modular design and the ability to be quickly adapted for various payloads. (Picture source: Rostec)

"In collaboration with the state corporation 'Rostec,' we have created the latest multipurpose robot 'Impulse-M,' which, in its configuration as a versatile battlefield missile robot equipped with a combat module featuring an anti-tank missile system, is currently undergoing field tests," Gavrilov told TASS.

The new platform has potential civilian applications due to its modular design and the ability to be quickly adapted for various payloads. The robot's software allows it to perform a wide range of tasks.

Gavrilov noted that the robotic complex (RTC) features a tracked chassis with a load capacity of about 1 ton, capable of transporting 500 kg of cargo up a 30-degree incline and towing 1.5 tons on a trailer. The platform is universal and can be used with a wide range of combat modules, including mine laying, cargo transport, and medical evacuation. One of the key advantages of the new complex is its entirely Russian-made control system with artificial intelligence elements, enabling the RTC to operate autonomously in both combat and logistical missions.

The RTC has a multi-variant communication system between the combat vehicle and the operator, which virtually eliminates the risk of electronic jamming. Additionally, in the event of communication loss, the robot's navigation system allows it to automatically return to base using points stored in its computer.

At the core of the robotic complex is a universal tracked platform that can be equipped with various combat and other modules depending on the mission. The design of the complex allows for rapid module changes and offers high repairability in field conditions.

A reduced prototype of this complex was previously successfully tested in combat operations. Based on this experimental model and incorporating all the data obtained in combat conditions, a fully operational combat platform has been created.

Russian military experts estimate that these RTCs are necessary in Ukraine, as they can engage the enemy effectively while minimizing personnel losses. The new platform, with its combat modules, allows for flexible and effective use against enemy armor and fortifications. A robot equipped with ATGM is more resilient to enemy retaliatory fire and could influence military operations if supplied in large quantities.