Solutions to win: over 100 Ukrainian robots ace Brave1 testing ground
Unmanned ground robotic complex "Tarhan." Photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
At the Brave1 training ground, Ukrainian manufacturers showcased over 100 robotic systems, demonstrating cutting-edge technologies designed for military purposes.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov, reported that.
According to the head of the department, among the presented solutions were:
- medical evacuation platforms,
- strike systems,
- logistics robots,
- miners,
- kamikaze robots.
Fedorov notes that the demonstration day took place in harsh conditions:
Testing was carried out on terrain with potholes, barriers, fallen trees, springboards, sand, and water-filled ditches and under the influence of electronic warfare (EW) systems.
The robots were tested for water resistance, speed and braking characteristics, noise level, and the ability to overcome difficult terrain.
Crash testing of developments in realistic conditions revealed each system's strengths and weaknesses. Such tests are an integral stage in preparing robots for combat use, as they allow manufacturers to improve the equipment before using it on the battlefield.
"Thanks to the testing grounds, manufacturers understand what needs to be fixed so that there are no surprises during combat use," the minister emphasized.
The demo was held with the assistance of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's armed forces, Colonel Andrii Lebedenko. Its goal is to support innovative solutions for the country's defense capability.
A ground drone during testing. Photo: Screenshot from video / Telegram / Mykhailo Fedorov.
For reference:
Brave1 is a Ukrainian innovation cluster that assists manufacturers in testing their developments. The organization promotes testing robots, UAVs, electronic warfare systems, and other equipment, considering any specific requirements.
According to Fedorov, if you need to test development, contact Brave1.
"If you also have questions about where to test equipment, contact the Brave1 cluster. It will help you find a testing ground for UAVs, robots, electronic warfare systems, and other equipment with any specifics," he emphasized.
In early November, it was reported that four multifunctional ground complexes developed by participants in the Brave1 defense technology cluster had passed codification by the Ministry of Defense.
In particular, the following complexes have passed codification:
- "Tanchyk",
- "Tarhan 2K",
- "Tarhan 200",
- "Bureviy".
The cluster participants have already codified more than 220 developments. Thanks to the support of the Brave1 platform, Ukrainian defense technologies also attracted over $25 million in foreign investment, increasing this figure severalfold compared to 2023.
In May, Brave1 started accepting applications for updated grants for defense-tech developments in Ukraine: developers can receive 500 thousand, 1 million, and 2 million hryvnias.
Also in July, Ailand Systems developers attracted $200,000 from the Nezlamni Foundation during the last Invest Demo Days organized by the Brave1 defense cluster.
