A 210kg cargo robot is joining Ukraine’s Gnom family
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Ukrainian robotics company Temerland has rolled out a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) called the Gnom L2, engineered to haul substantial loads over difficult terrain.
Engineers rate its cargo capacity at 210 kilograms, equivalent to 463 pounds, while top speed reaches 12 kilometers, or 7 miles, per hour.
A single charge reportedly lets the machine cover 50 kilometers, close to 31 miles, before it needs to return for resupply or recharging.
The company equipped the L2 with higher-capacity batteries to support longer movements while carrying substantial loads.
Its cargo basket has also been reinforced, while a combination of wheels and tracks helps the vehicle move across uneven ground.
Operators control the machine remotely using specialized HotRC equipment, keeping humans involved in decisions about its movement.
The machine does not support autonomous control; thus, it can not independently navigate battlefields without operator input.
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The Gnom L2 is currently under field evaluation, so its published specifications may change as testing provides more engineering data.
The manufacturer has not disclosed production numbers, battlefield deployment figures, unit costs, or detailed results from combat operations.
These factors will be important in determining how well the L2 can perform repeated resupply missions in demanding conditions.
However, its payload could allow military units to transport ammunition, equipment and other heavy supplies while reducing soldiers’ exposure during routine logistics work.
Its range could also support trips between supply points and forward positions, although real-world endurance will depend on terrain, cargo weight and operating conditions
