The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has officially approved the NUMO ground robotic system for use in military units.
The multi-purpose tracked platform is designed to deliver ammunition, provisions, and equipment to troops in active combat zones, according to Ukrainian state-run UNITED24.
Its modular design supports various attachments, including turrets, relay masts, wire cutters, and mine-clearing tools, helping reduce frontline exposure for Ukrainian forces.
Specifications
NUMO, developed by Lviv-based autonomous systems company Tank Bureau, can carry up to 300 kilograms (661 pounds) of cargo and weighs 620 kilograms (1,367 pounds) when fully loaded.
The system can be deployed in under 10 minutes, has a ground clearance of 235 millimeters (9 inches), and operates in challenging environments such as forests, wetlands, or covered positions.
Its operating range extends to 25 kilometers (16 miles) with two batteries and up to 45 kilometers (28 miles) with four. It has a top speed of 7 kilometers (4 miles) per hour.
The robotic vehicle supports six communication types — Wi-Fi, DTC, Silvus, Starlink, LTE, and SineLink — with a maximum control range of 1,500 meters (4,921 feet). It also includes a “Droid Box” module, a hardware and software suite with optional communication capabilities.
Recon-Assault Variant
NUMO serves as the base for the Droid TW system, a remotely operated reconnaissance and strike platform equipped with either a KT-7.62 (PKT) or M2 Browning 12.7-millimeter machine guns.
The Droid TW-12.7 version, co-developed by Tank Bureau and DevDroid, is currently deployed with 30 Ukrainian brigades.
Expanding UGVs for Warfighters
Founded in 2024, Tank Bureau develops and maintains unmanned ground vehicles, with in-house research, production, and repair facilities across Ukraine.
The company said it plans to codify several more robotic platforms by the end of the year.
“Ground robotic systems partially replace humans on the battlefield — delivering supplies, conducting evacuations, and operating where the risk is too high,” said Nazar Priymak, director of Tank Bureau.
“NUMO is already being successfully used by the military in missions, and its codification confirms the complex’s practical readiness and value.”
