ROBOTICS: Mission Master at UGV Trials in Estonia

Rheinmetall once again established itself as one of the world's leading companies in the field of autonomous technology at the Unmanned Ground Vehicle Autonomy Trials in Estonia, a comparative test of unmanned ground vehicles. A series of challenging challenges were overcome at the event.

The tests, which were designed to explore the limits of autonomy, were organized by the Estonian Military Academy and the Estonian Defense Forces. Military and civilian experts from over 20 countries participated in the event to witness the latest technological advancements in the field of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Rheinmetall was one of eleven companies participating in the trials.

The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP had to demonstrate its navigation capabilities in challenging terrain with limited visibility - from open fields with tall grass to dense forests. Although the trial was not designed as a competition, Rheinmetall's robotic vehicle impressed with minimal operator intervention, obstacle avoidance technology, speed, and agility.

"The trials have shown how far autonomous technology has come in recent years. We are proud to be able to test our system alongside some of the world's most capable developments. We are very pleased with our performance and look forward to seeing how our technology will continue to evolve in the coming years," says Alain Tremblay, Vice President Business Development, Innovation & Robotics at Rheinmetall Canada.

Rheinmetall Mission Master and PATH Autonomy Kit

The Rheinmetall Mission Master SP - for "silent partner" - is a fully electric autonomous vehicle. It was selected for the trials because its compact profile allows it to navigate in tight spaces.

Like all members of the Mission Master UGV family, the Mission Master SP is equipped with the Rheinmetall PATH Autonomy Kit: an AI-based navigation system. This agnostic combination of advanced sensors and perception algorithms allows the Mission Master vehicles to navigate through challenging environments while keeping soldiers out of harm's way.

In addition to autonomous navigation, the Mission Master can also be operated in remote control mode or by a crew. The transition between all modes can be seamless. The vehicles can be equipped with various modules, including logistics, fire support, and medical evacuation.

Rheinmetall produced a video during the trials in Estonia to showcase the capabilities of the Mission Master platforms to a wider audience.

More information about the Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV family can be found at RHEINMETALL CANADA.

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