The Russian company Cognitive Pilot (a joint venture between Sber and Cognitive Technologies) plans to test the capabilities of self-propelled robotic utility machines in July 2026. They will be deployed on the streets of St. Petersburg.

The robot utility worker is equipped with 4 video cameras, 2 lidars, and 2 radars. The autonomous machine does not depend on satellite system signals, and it is also not affected by electronic warfare (EW) systems.

Key characteristics:

• Length — 2.7 m
• Width — 1.4 m
• Height — 1.6 m
• Solid body, no cabin

Cognitive Pilot plans for the robots to clean public transport stops and tram tracks in test mode. With attachments, the self-propelled machine can mow grass, spray, and water plants in flowerbeds.

Cognitive Pilot is a leading developer of artificial intelligence systems for unmanned transport. Its AI solutions are also used in agriculture (Kirovets tractor with Cognitive Agro Pilot), rail transport (Cognitive Tram Pilot for trams and Cognitive Rail Pilot for trains and freight compositions).