HDT Robotics is conducting a series of training and evaluation exercises with its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle alongside troops from the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
The activities are focused on determining how robotic support vehicles can ease the physical workload of dismounted soldiers by taking on transport, sustainment, and equipment-carrying missions.
During the exercises, soldiers are using the platforms in simulated operational scenarios while learning how to integrate and operate the systems across multiple military functions.
The Hunter WOLF configurations deployed in the trials included AN/VRC-158 tactical radios, universal battery charging systems, a 60-gallon (227-liter) water purification module, casualty evacuation setups, and a 15-kilowatt mobile power export capability.
Additional cargo rail arrangements were used for transporting equipment such as loitering munitions and other heavy battlefield loads.
Designed as a modular support platform for field operations, the Hunter WOLF features a 29-square-foot (2.7-square-meter) cargo deck and can haul up to 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms) across off-road terrain for distances exceeding 200 miles (321 kilometers).
The vehicle employs a hybrid-electric propulsion system with a silent drive mode intended to minimize acoustic signatures during missions.
An optional long-range fuel tank extends operational reach beyond 600 miles (965 kilometers).
Its rugged construction and protected drivetrain are intended to reduce maintenance demands in challenging environments.
