Lemki Robotics 3D printed off-road robot is made from composites, recycled materials
The off-road robot is suited for military logistics, search and rescue, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection and more.
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Source | Lemki Robotix
Following the recent launch of the , Ukrainian company Lemki Robotix (Uzhhorod), together with German firm iSCALE 3D (Grenzach-Wyhlen) and engineering partner Zeykan Robotics (ŠtÄ›pánov, Czech Republic), recently unveiled a production model of a fully 3D printed off-road logistics robot.
The autonomous robot is designed for off-road conditions and built entirely using recycled materials. The sealed body is printed from glass fiber-reinforced recycled polypropylene, airless, puncture-proof, recycled polyurethane wheels and rims made of carbon fiber-reinforced nylon.
A key innovation lies in the hollow, buoyant wheels, which not only improve terrain handling but also act as paddle wheels, enabling water crossing without compromising mobility.
The robot is equipped with 360° cameras, LiDAR and Starlink satellite connectivity for real-time remote control. Operation can be performed manually or autonomously using an onboard neural network, which interprets sensor data for intelligent navigation, even in GPS-denied zones.
Due to its modular construction and rugged capabilities, the robot is suited for military logistics, search and rescue, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection and remote delivery and hazardous zones.
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