A breakthrough that screams soldier-driven innovation and next-level autonomy
Giving a solid push to India's indigenous defence tech and automation game, Major Rajprasad RS from the Corps of Engineers (7 Engineer Regiment) has rolled out an advanced multi-utility unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), christened "Sapperscout Ver 2.0".
This milestone adds to his streak of 12 innovations, with four already serving the Indian Army in the last two years.
Defence officials confirm that Sapperscout Ver 2.0 is the first UGV in the country which is entirely conceptualised, designed and built in-house for multi-role field operations.
Its capabilities are wild and wide-ranging: mine detection, payload transport, recon & surveillance, vehicle-mounted mine scattering, and even casualty evacuation.
The modular architecture of the system provides for future readiness through plug-and-play integration of weapon modules, Counter-UAS solutions, and other mission-specific payloads. The UGV rides on a 6-wheel independent drive setup with articulated suspension, giving agility to glide over uneven, hostile, and unpredictable terrain. With environmental sensing and obstacle-detection technology on board, Sapperscout Ver 2.0 guarantees safer, smarter, and autonomous movement even in high-risk scenarios. A soldier's vision, engineered for tomorrow's battlefield.
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