The Ukrainian company IMLA has developed a ground robotic complex «Rico», which can be used for logistics, evacuation of the wounded, and delivery of cargo in difficult field conditions.
The Ukrainian company IMLA has developed a ground robotic complex «Rico», which can be used for logistics, evacuation of the wounded, and delivery of cargo in difficult field conditions.
According to «Military», the platform weighs 260 kg and is capable of carrying up to 400 kg of payload. The company also notes that during tests the system was loaded with up to 600 kg. The development is positioned as a solution for working on off-road, swamps and other difficult terrain, where conventional equipment has limitations.
«Rico» is equipped with four electric motors with a total power of 6 kW. This allows the platform to reach speeds of up to 20 km/h and travel up to 40 km on a single charge. An important role in cross-country ability is played by high ground clearance in the range of 220–380 mm and low-pressure wheels with a diameter of 66 cm.
Power is provided by two quick-detachable lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 11 kWh. They can be changed in the field without tools, and, according to the company, one person can handle it in a few minutes. Separately, IMLA is preparing a hybrid version with a 2.5 kW generator, which should significantly extend the range of the complex.
For communication, Rico has provided two independent channels, TBS Diversity and Starlink. The operator receives images from three cameras, and navigation is supported by two GPS modules. Control is implemented through its own software solution based on the MAVLink protocol, compatible with QGroundControl. The platform supports RadioMaster remotes and the Steam Deck controller, and can operate both in manual mode and autonomously along a given route.
The company says that the complex will be produced in several configurations, including «Logist», «Carrier» and «Hybrid». The key idea here is modularity: individual structural elements can be adjusted to a specific task right in the field.
Previously, dev.ua wrote about how the Armolab company created a prototype of the Mamont heavy ground robotic complex. The company is co-owned by one of the developers of the TerMIT NRC, Dmitry Mamonov.
