Cyborg Dynamics wins $3.3 million Hub contract to develop new UGV technology

Brisbane-based Cyborg Dynamics has been awarded a $3.3 million contract by the Defence Innovation Hub to develop a semi-autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) which has never been made in Australia.

Cyborg Dynamics’ innovation will integrate an array of supporting Australian technologies into a modular, robotic platform, which if successful, could enhance the load carriage, fire support capabilities and protection of dismounted soldiers.

It will also explore on-board AI target recognition and advanced driving technologies that could allow for single person operation.

This would enable the all-terrain platform to improve in-field soldier capabilities and lethality, ultimately reducing operator risk by providing a robotic-assisted force.

“The Government’s investment in innovation through the Defence Innovation Hub is critical to ensuring Defence maintains a capability advantage as Australia’s strategic environment continues to rapidly evolve,” said Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price.

Industry and research organisations can submit innovation proposals through the Defence Innovation Portal at: www.innovationhub.defence.gov.au