On January 20, the press office of the All-Russian People's Front (ONF) announced that Russian developers had completed the handover of a large batch of Impulse robots to combat units.
This move comes after President Vladimir Putin once admitted to the shortage of heavy unmanned vehicles and pledged to soon overcome it.
Impulse Robot was developed by Russian engineers under the patronage of the Kulibin Club of ONF. This system has the ability to climb slopes 25 degrees, self-carry a load of 500kg and can pull trailers or other vehicles weighing up to 1.5 tons.
In terms of features, the Impulse robot is designed for multitasking. It can transport food, fuel, ammunition, participate in digging trenches, fortifications and is even armed to fight directly.
The highlight of technology is the ability to control flexibly via radio (using MESH network) or fiber optic cable.
The MESH network allows robots to connect in groups, in which each device acts as a signal repeater. This mechanism helps expand the control range, ensuring stable connection in environments with strong electronic interference or complex terrain without pre-defined infrastructure.
A representative of Gumich-RTK manufacturer said that the system has an automatic channel conversion mechanism. If the fiber optic cable transmission line breaks, the control will immediately switch to the radio channel.
In particular, this technology allows the establishment of robot teams operating simultaneously. A small group of operators can control multiple machines simultaneously, taking advantage of transition stations on the ground or in the air to optimize operating range.
Impulse is considered a versatile platform for both military and civilian purposes. Depending on needs, it can be transformed into excavators, minesweepers, rescue tractors or launchers for machine guns and grenade launchers.
It is known that ONF's Kulibin Club is a unit specializing in selecting and testing technical initiatives. Thanks to this mechanism, thousands of electronic warfare equipment against UAVs and self-propelled robot vehicles have been mass-produced and put on the front lines.
