Estonia-based Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline have integrated Starlink satellite communications together with equipments in the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle .Milrem Robotics had signed an agreement last year with the Ukrainian Defense Industry to develop and build next-generation multi-domain robotic defense systems.This UGV is currently deployed in Ukraine, assisting Ukrainian soldiers in the war with Russia. Additionally, Ukrainian forces are using THeMIS’ configured for route clearance.
Leveraging satellite connectivity, the robotic vehicle can seamlessly transmit data, receive commands, and relay vital information in real-time, regardless of its location on the battlefield. “With satellite communications, operators can maintain control over the robot from a safe and strategic vantage point, minimizing the risks associated with direct human involvement in combat zones.”