This experimental robot built by SKA utilizes a custom tank-style drivetrain. It can tow or mount 300 lbs. of payload and traverse pavement, snow, mud, dirt, and more. This modular machine can be quickly modified to perform a diverse array of tasks.
To ensure further reliability, SKA’s RuckTro unmanned ground vehicle is engineered to be resistant to moisture, heat, vibration, and debris. It can operate autonomously, remote-controlled, or manned.
The vehicle can drive upside-down with accessories and sensors removed, increasing its probability of mission success in scenarios when top-mounted equipment is not required.
Among other SKA-developed subsystems, including its drivetrain, batteries, power distribution harness, sensor enclosures and autonomy software, RuckTro features an ultra-compact power converter and distribution module (see below).
