Russian engineers have improved the design of the MGR-4 "Shmel" demining robot for operation in difficult terrain and conditions of strong radio interference. This was announced by Alexander Dernovoy, Deputy General Director of the "High-Precision Systems" holding (part of Rostec) for the promotion of civilian products.
According to him, during the tests of the "Shmel" in the Donbass, the device experienced communication failures, which were caused by the action of electronic warfare systems.
We took all these factors into account, and already in February, the tests at the same training ground were completed without communication failures. As a means to ensure communication between the machine and the control panel in a complex radio frequency environment, a backup communication channel was introduced.
In addition, engineers used new versions of hydraulic motors for movement and a pump for driving the hammer shaft. This made it possible to increase the vehicle's cross-country ability, especially in areas with viscous soil.
MGR-4 "Shmel" is a robotic demining complex that was created on the basis of the Ant-1000 mini-loader. The device is effective against small anti-personnel mines, including particularly dangerous "Petals."
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