MILREM ROBOTICS TO SHOWCASE AUTONOMOUS COMBAT SUPPORT UGV AT DSA KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Milrem Robotics is set to introduce its most advanced autonomous combat support unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), THeMIS, at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.

“UGVs, equipped with advanced technologies and autonomous capabilities, are already playing a crucial role in assisting and even replacing soldiers on the battlefield. These cutting-edge systems not only enhance operational efficiency but also significantly mitigate risks to human life.

“Moreover, the deployment of UGVs reduces the burden on human troops, allowing them to focus on strategic planning and higher-level tasks while delegating repetitive or dangerous missions to autonomous systems,” said Milrem Robotics Chief Sales Officer, Patrick E. Shepherd in a statement.

THeMIS UGV is an operationally proven multi-role UGV that considerably enhances combat effectiveness while reducing manpower requirements, in which it can be utilised for a wide range of missions, including logistics, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance, and equipped with remote weapon systems, for combat operations, making them invaluable assets for modern armed forces.

The vehicle on display at DSA is configured to transport cargo and for casualty evacuation, whereby the same systems are combat-proven and are currently deployed in Ukraine. Additionally, the Royal Thai Army is using a combat version of THeMIS UGV.

THeMIS UGVs are equipped with Milrem Robotics’ Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK) that leverages state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and allows operators to plan missions using waypoint navigation and set en-route vehicle behaviours.

The UGVs can operate autonomously in complex and dynamic environments, drastically reducing the need for human intervention and reducing the need for large manpower deployments.

The THeMIS UGV is part of robotics programmes in 16 different countries internationally, eight of which are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States (US).

Known for its THeMIS and Multiscope UGVs, the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle and MIFIK, Milrem Robotics is Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems developer and systems integrator, with offices in Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the US.

-- BERNAMA