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A. Bychenko, M. Pustovit, A. Ostapenko, V. Rotar. Analysis of technical specifications of firefighting unmanned ground vehicles. P. 22-50.

Analysis of technical specifications of firefighting unmanned ground vehicles

 

Bychenko Artem

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3788-3268

 

Pustovit Mykhailo

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5313-1459

 

Ostapenko Anna

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7892-4662

 

Rotar Vasyl

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5752-5762

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52363/2524-0226-2026-43-2

 

Keywords: unmanned systems, firefighting unmanned ground vehicles, tactical and technical specifications, firefighting, remote control, State Emergency Service of Ukraine

 

Аnnotation

 

In the context of armed aggression, increasing technogenic loads, and elevated danger levels at critical infrastructure facilities, chemical and oil refining industries, and combat zones, there is an urgent need to minimize risks to personnel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU). The use of firefighting unmanned ground vehicles allows performing tasks of fire suppression, reconnais-sance, emergency rescue operations, and logistics under high-risk conditions without direct human presence. The aim of the study is a comprehensive analysis of specifications of modern firefighting unmanned ground vehicles, their classification, comparative assessment of effectiveness, and identifi-cation of directions for integration into the response system of the SESU. During the work, a review of scientific sources, technical documentation, and patent materials was conducted. A comparative analysis of 10 models of robotic complexes from leading manufacturers Howe & Howe Technologies (USA), LUF GmbH (Austria), Magirus GmbH (Germany), Rover Tech LLC, Tactical Technology (Ukraine), and Shark Robotics (France) was performed based on key parameters. It has been deter-mined that the most effective for performing tasks within the SESU conditions are robotic complexes with crawler chassis, extinguishing agent flow rate of 40–80 L/s, jet range of 60–100 m, and control range of up to 2000 m. It was concluded that the main limitations to widespread implementation are high cost, insufficient adaptation to operation in conditions of electronic jamming, and absence of information regarding the guaranteed delivery range of fire-extinguishing agents from the fire-fighting vehicles currently available in Ukraine. The obtained results provide a basis for establishing requirements for prospective models of robotic vehicles for the SESU units and determine the direc-tions for further research, in particular regarding the development of domestic models based on the specific conditions of use.

 

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Received by the editorial board: 10.03.2026

Accepted for publication: 13.04.2026

Date of publication (release): 30.05.2026