Rajnath unveils multi-terrain unmanned ground vehicle developed in Pune by Bharat Forge

The speed of the system ranges between 16 and 20 km per hour, with a payload capacity of 350 kg and towing payload capacity of 500 kg.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Express File Photo)

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THE Enhanced Collaborative Autonomous Rover System (ECARS), a cutting-edge 4×4 multi-terrain unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), developed by Pune’s Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the North Tech Symposium at IIT Jammu earlier this week.

The annual North Tech Symposium organised under the aegis of Headquarters Northern Command is a platform where the requirements of Indian Army in general are deliberated upon on a common platform with the industry and the academia.

As per a press statement, Bharat Forge said that ECARS UGV is armed with an enhanced collision avoidance system and advanced mission planning capabilities, rendering it a dependable resource for a wide range of military situations. The speed of the system ranges between 16 and 20 km per hour, with a payload capacity of 350 kg and towing payload capacity of 500 kg.

A key feature of ECARS is its compatibility with various systems, including Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS), water jet machines and capability of transporting heavy materials. This makes ECARS a key tool for border surveillance and more.

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