The Ukrainian National Research Center "Triton", which can move both on land and on water, has been adapted for evacuating the wounded. Now special stretchers can be installed on it that soften the shaking on rough terrain, as well as a protective frame against drone drops.
To prevent the wounded person from being tossed up on every pothole, engineers mounted the stretcher on a metal frame with four spring shock absorbers. They partially absorb impacts and vibrations during movement over uneven terrain. The stretcher itself has high sides and safety straps.
A protective "barbecue" can also be installed on top — a metal frame designed to protect against drops from enemy drones.
The robot has eight wheels and special propellers for moving on water. Thanks to this, it can cross rivers and climb steep or swampy banks. And if water starts getting inside the "Triton", sensors will automatically start two pumps that will pump it out.
According to the manufacturer, the "Triton" can also continue moving even if 4 of its wheels are damaged. The developer also claims that these robots are already performing tasks in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He mentioned cases of robots being blown up on land and in water and noted that damaged vehicles can be repaired.
Also, "Triton" can serve as a platform for other robots. A module can be installed on it, from which smaller ground systems will be deployed. The developers also plan to use "Triton" as a carrier of FPV drones, which will be able to cross rivers and launch them from concealed positions.
Earlier, dev.ua wrote that the Ukrainian company "Robotic Complexes" is developing a special medical module CASEEVAK for the NRC "Murakha". Unlike the open stretchers of "Tryton", it features an armored capsule that can protect the wounded from shrapnel. They also plan to install heating, ventilation, and cameras inside so the operator can monitor the soldier's condition.