The US Army has selected Denver-based AZAK for a rapid-acquisition program aimed at fielding its high-torque unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) following successful soldier-led trials.
The wheeled robot uses a chassis-free design in which each wheel functions as a self-contained power unit housing a motor, gearbox, control electronics, and battery system.
These components sit below the wheel’s center point, giving the UGV a low center of gravity and allowing it to climb over obstacles rather than maneuver around them, according to AZAK CEO Ben Meager.
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