MAUL — a robotic comrade on the battlefield
A technological response to the challenges of modern warfare — designed to save lives where it’s too dangerous for humans.
This UGV took part in a recent combat mission. During the operation, it was struck by enemy fire and sustained minor damage — but thanks to its robust design, MAUL successfully returned to base.

First Medical Battalion

about the UGV
"MAUL" - speed when time works against you, strength when endurance runs out, and protection where danger prevails
Advantages
Key advantages of “MAUL” - from speed and mobility to reliability and modularity - designed to deliver maximum performance on the frontline
Technical specifications
Technical specifications that define the power of “MAUL”
Category
Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Type
Ground-based robotic system with casualty evacuation capability
{ Tactical and technical specifications: }
Range (per full fuel or charge cycle): - on paved roads, km
110 km
- off-road, km
100 km
Tactical operating range of the UGV, km
50 km
Autonomous operation (standby mode)
48 hours
Control, Monitoring & Data-Link Encryption
AES - 128
Communication channels: primary, backup
Fiber-optic communication line (FOCL), satellite internet using low-orbit satellite technology, LTE, and Wi-Fi.Additionally, we can integrate DTC, Silvus, Himera, and other systems.
Option for additional communication integration:
Via Ethernet interface
Yes
Via Sbus, CRSF, MavLink, MavLink2, and UART protocols
Yes
Continuous Operation (non-stop mode), hours
5 hours
Maximum speed of the UGV: - on paved roads, km/h
50 km/h
- on unpaved roads, km/h
40 km/h
Available electro-optical reconnaissance systems:
- daytime video camera
Yes
- infrared camera
Yes
Camera resolution
not lower than 1280×720
Deployment and setup time for use, min
10 min
Teardown time, min
5 min
Capability to operate under electronic warfare (EW) conditions:
- resilience of command (telemetry) channels
fiber optic — secure transmission channel
- resilience of video channels
- resilience of the satellite navigation system
Technical specifications:
Type of UGV chassis (wheeled, tracked, or combined)
wheeled 4x4
Power Unit Type (ICE, Electric, Hybrid)
ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)
Fuel tank capacity
15 L
Fuel consumption: - on paved roads, L/100 km - on rough terrain, L/100 km
5.5/8
Fuel type
А-95
UGV weight, - total weight, kg
620 kg
- curb weight, kg
420 kg
Payload capacity, kg
200 kg
EW integration capability
Yes
Rigid-type towing connection option
Yes
Recharge/Refuel Time
up to 2 min
Overall dimensions of the UGV:
- length, mm
- width, mm
- height of the upper platform base, mm
- length, mm
- width, mm
- height of the upper platform base, mm
2300 mm
1450 mm
620 mm
1450 mm
620 mm
Ground clearance, mm
200 mm
Obstacle-Clearing Capability (on dry, grassy terrain):
- maximum climbing angle, °
- maximum roll angle, °
- trench (ditch) width, m
- maximum climbing angle, °
- maximum roll angle, °
- trench (ditch) width, m
30°
25 °
0,25 m
0,2 m
0,3 m
25 °
0,25 m
0,2 m
0,3 m
Time of use
24/7
Operational characteristics:
Crew size, persons
2
UGV warranty period, years
0,5
Operating conditions:
- temperature (from … to) °C
- pressure, mmHg
- precipitation (snow, rain, fog)
- air humidity
- temperature (from … to) °C
- pressure, mmHg
- precipitation (snow, rain, fog)
- air humidity
– ambient temperature from −20 °C to +45 °C;
– atmospheric pressure 660–1060 mm Hg;
– weather conditions: rain, snow, fog — with minimum visibility over 50 m;
– humidity up to 98%
– atmospheric pressure 660–1060 mm Hg;
– weather conditions: rain, snow, fog — with minimum visibility over 50 m;
– humidity up to 98%
Ingress Protection Rating
IP - 55
Units per System
2
Ground Control Stations per System
1
Noise level during movement:
- at maximum speed, dB
- at average speed, dB
- at maximum speed, dB
- at average speed, dB
- 95 dB
- 85 dB
- 85 dB
Information displayed at the operator’s remote ground control station:
- movement speed
- range
- roll angle
- movement duration (time)
- communication signal strength
- movement speed
- range
- roll angle
- movement duration (time)
- communication signal strength
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Composition of the UGV system:
- base remotely operated platform
- spare parts kit (ZIP set)
- operational documentation
-operator workstation — ground control station
- base remotely operated platform
- spare parts kit (ZIP set)
- operational documentation
-operator workstation — ground control station
2 units
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
Control via handheld (compact) remote controller
Yes
Availability of intercom system
Yes
Cargo compartment protection
DSTU 4103:2002
Number of casualty restraint belts
3
Protection of the wounded from possible injury caused by moving structural elements
Yes
Protection of the wounded from possible contact with surfaces of the system that heat above 55°C
Yes
Smooth ride during casualty evacuation
Yes, 4-wheel suspension with shock absorption
Availability of primary and backup communication systems
Yes
Availability of an integrated event recording system
Yes
Photos
Real-world application gallery

Evacuation under fire

On the front line

Under fire

In the Kharkiv direction

Field tests

Logistics



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