# Modular Combat Robots The Unmanned Ground Vehicle Can Assist Or Replace Soldiers In Battle By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-robot References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/milrem-unmanned-robot-combat-vehicle/41845/) & [milrem.ee](http://milrem.ee/en/research_development) The Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a highly futuristic and innovative modular combat robot, developed by Estonian defense company Milrem, that was unveiled at the Singapore Airshow. This compact battle robot is a groundbreaking invention, and is capable of either assisting soldiers on the battlefield or replacing them altogether. What's unique about this combat robot is that it embraces a modular approach. New versions of the unmanned ground vehicle can easily be substituted in. Moreover, the vehicle can carry modules customized towards different uses such as communications, medical evacuation, mine-sweeping, weapon supply and more. Modular functionality aside, the Unmanned Ground Vehicle is capable of attaining a top speed of 50 km/h, which is speedy enough to get things done in a variety of different environments. Ultimately, the Unmanned Ground Vehicle's modular approach enhances versatility and functionality while keeping costs down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Approach in Combat Robotics:** The concept of modularity in combat robotics allows for versatility, customization, and easy substitution of components, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Unmanned Ground Vehicles (ugvs):** The use of UGVs in military operations, either as assistive tools or replacements for soldiers, opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the defense industry. - **Speed and Mobility in Robotic Warfare:** The development of combat robots with high speeds and agility presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing military operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Defense:** Modular combat robots can revolutionize defense strategies by providing enhanced capabilities and reducing costs through modular functionality. - **Robotics:** The use of unmanned ground vehicles in military applications not only expands the possibilities for robotics technology but also fuels disruptive innovation in this industry. - **Military Technology:** The integration of high-speed UGVs with various modules for different purposes represents a disruptive innovation in military technology, transforming battlefield operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Robot Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tron-2.md) - [Motion Control Combat Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganker-ex-pro.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioinspired-transforming-robot.md) - [Foundational Embodied Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-2.md) - [Autonomous Mobility Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobed.md) - [Autonomous Mine Detection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mine-detector-robot.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2x2-ultra-bike.md)