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UGV
An uncrewed vehicle that operates on land, whether teleoperated or autonomous, used for reconnaissance, logistics, explosive-ordnance disposal, and other tasks that are dull, dirty, or dangerous for humans. Unmanned ground vehicles take on reconnaissance, logistics, and explosive-ordnance-disposal tasks that put crews at risk; for an operator they move danger away from people.
An uncrewed vehicle that operates on land, whether teleoperated or autonomous, used for reconnaissance, logistics, explosive-ordnance disposal, and other tasks that are dull, dirty, or dangerous for humans.
Why it matters
Unmanned ground vehicles take on reconnaissance, logistics, and explosive-ordnance-disposal tasks that put crews at risk; for an operator they move danger away from people.
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What is UGV?
An uncrewed vehicle that operates on land, whether teleoperated or autonomous, used for reconnaissance, logistics, explosive-ordnance disposal, and other tasks that are dull, dirty, or dangerous for humans.
Why does UGV matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?
Unmanned ground vehicles take on reconnaissance, logistics, and explosive-ordnance-disposal tasks that put crews at risk; for an operator they move danger away from people.