“KNDS: Shaping Tomorrow’s Military Robotics Landscape in Europe”
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Unmanned systems, engineered for primary combat missions, are vital for safeguarding lives in modern warfare. KNDS presents a comprehensive selection of robotic units in various dimensions, characterized by their modular architecture to meet varied needs. KNDS has accomplished significant achievements in the secure functioning of these robotic solutions:
The surveillance model of the NERVA series of micro-robots is currently active at Eurosatory 2024 for nighttime security of the exhibition.
KNDS revealed a Medium-Force-Mission-Solution highlighting manned/unmanned collaborative systems unified with Data-Management and sensor-to-shooter functionalities.
KNDS has successfully carried out tests of long-range secure communications between a terrestrial operator and a ground platform: radio links covered distances of 7km in open environments, and 80m within a vessel during a trial conducted with the French Navy. Moreover, KNDS offers a secure radio connection capable of reaching up to 80km for the LARINAE loitering munition project.
Engineering robotic solutions: KNDS has exhibited remotely operated bridge-laying systems across various scenarios for multiple nations, while the CENTURIO robot proficiently executed an explosive ordnance reconnaissance task with the operator managing it from beyond the line of sight.
Durable autonomous capabilities: KNDS performed numerous mobility evaluations with an ULTRO robot employing artificial intelligence, enabling it to maneuver through roads, woodlands, landmarks, personnel, and vehicles efficiently.
CENTURIO: an avant-garde suite of robots to fulfill the diverse demands of an Army
KNDS’ inventory is now enriched with the innovative CENTURIO multifunctional tactical robots. The CENTURIO series includes a combat robot variant equipped with a 30mm ARX 30, an explosive ordnance reconnaissance model, and a CBRN detection version. Additionally, KNDS delivers other robust solutions such as the ULTRO carrier robot and the OPTIO tracked combat unit. Development is currently in progress on a remotely controlled main battle tank chassis to propel the MGCS initiative.
