Ukrainian engineers unveil Spider combat ground robotic system on tracked chassis
Ukrainian developers have unveiled the Spider ground robotic system on a tracked chassis, designed to engage armoured vehicles, fortifications, enemy personnel, and low-speed aerial targets.
Source: Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi
Details: The platform was unveiled at a presentation by the National Association of Ukrainian Defence Industries (NAUDI).
The platform is currently undergoing codification for official clearance for service.
Remote control is carried out via LTE, radio channel, Starlink or fibre-optic connection.
The system can be equipped with machine guns, including the Browning M2 and PKT, as well as AGS-17 and Mk19 automatic grenade launchers. The fire control system includes hydraulic stabilisation, a ballistic calculator and an auto-tracking function.
The weapon's elevation angle reaches +70 degrees, enabling engagement of elevated targets.
According to the publication, the platform is based on a tracked chassis developed by the same engineers, which ensures obstacle crossing and autonomous positioning.
The current version has no combat armour, but the hull is made of standard steel to match the parameters of a future armoured variant.
A 360-degree camera system provides surveillance coverage. Smoke mortars are also incorporated, creating a screen to cover units and vehicles.
Depending on usage intensity, the platform's autonomous operational endurance is up to 72 hours.
Background: It was previously reported that the NUMO logistics and evacuation platform from Ukrainian manufacturer NUMO Robotics has been officially added to the list of ground robotic systems available for purchase using e-Points. [E-points are earned by Ukrainian units for confirmed strikes on Russian soldiers and equipment – ed.]
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