Advanced robotic systems developed by Łukasiewicz – PIAP were showcased in the second half of April during the “Digital Legionnaire” battlefield systems interoperability workshops at the 1st Legions Infantry Division in Czerwony Bór. The exercise featured the PIAP HUNTeR unmanned ground vehicle and the PIAP IBIS robot in a transport and casualty evacuation configuration (MULE/CASEVAC), as part of a demonstration integrating command systems with tools for planning and conducting operations.
Photo: Łukasiewicz – PIAP
PIAP HUNTeR – a next-generation heavy robotic platform
PIAP HUNTeR is an advanced heavy unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support combat, reconnaissance, and patrol missions. Weighing around 4 tons and measuring nearly 4.7 m in length, the platform combines high mobility with a large payload capacity and the ability to integrate a wide range of mission systems.
Its hybrid drive system, comprising a generator and electric motors, enables long-duration operation as well as quiet movement in electric mode, which is particularly important during reconnaissance missions. The vehicle can reach speeds of up to around 50 km/h and is adapted for operation in difficult terrain thanks to its 4×4 drive, large wheels, and advanced suspension system.
PIAP HUNTeR can be fitted with remotely operated weapon stations, observation systems including day, thermal imaging, and stereo cameras, LiDARs, and systems designed to counter threats, including unmanned aircraft. In 2025, the European Defence Agency (EDA) conducted several weeks of testing of the vehicle’s logistics variant. As a result, the vehicle serves as a multi-role platform supporting both combat operations and the development of situational awareness. (Autonomous and Unmanned Systems by Łukasiewicz – PIAP at the OPEX 2025 Training Ground in Italy)
For the Digital Legionnaire exercise, the robot was fitted with the ZMU-05 Remote Weapon Station, developed by Arex, part of WB Group. The integration of this system with the PIAP HUNTeR platform is an example of combining the mobility of an unmanned vehicle with precise firepower, while maintaining the safety of the operator working remotely.
PIAP IBIS Transport (MULE) – logistics and evacuation support
The PIAP IBIS robot in the transport configuration (MULE/CASEVAC) is a development of a proven robotic platform adapted for logistics and medical tasks. Its design, based on a six-wheeled chassis with independent drive and adaptive suspension, ensures high mobility across varied terrain.
In the transport configuration, the robot can carry soldiers’ equipment and ammunition, and evacuate wounded personnel using a stretcher, offering a payload capacity of up to around 200 kg. Its maximum speed is around 10 km/h, enabling it to effectively support subunits operating directly in the area of operations.
The platform has been fitted with observation systems, including day and thermal imaging cameras, as well as communications solutions enabling cooperation with other unmanned systems, including the PIAP HUNTeR robot. The combined use of both platforms makes it possible, among other things, to extend communications range and build a coherent picture of the operational situation.
System integration – the direction of development for the modern battlefield
The participation of the PIAP HUNTeR and PIAP IBIS Transport robots in the “Digital Legionnaire” workshops confirmed the importance of unmanned ground systems as an integral element of modern command structures. Both platforms are aligned with modern interoperability standards for data exchange and task assignment, such as NATO STANAG 4817. During the exercise, this capability was used to integrate the platforms with the ATAK, Jaśmin, and BMS Legion systems. The ability to cooperate, exchange data, and integrate with operational planning and management systems is now one of the key factors increasing the effectiveness and safety of military operations.
The solutions developed by Łukasiewicz – PIAP address these needs by offering modular, scalable, and interoperable robotic systems that support soldiers in combat, logistics, and rescue missions.
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Video: Marshal Józef Piłsudski 1st Legions Infantry Division reporting team via Facebook
See also:
- Łukasiewicz – PIAP plays a key role in the new European iMUGS2 project developing interoperable unmanned ground systems
- MSPO 2025: PIAP HUNTeR with a 12.7 mm weapon module
- Polish combat robot and medical evacuation robot participating in the FEX-2024 exercise
- HUNTeR with ZMU-03 turret debuts on training grounds