Frontline Robotics Unveils Frodo: 6×6 UGV With 93‑Mile Range and 25 mph Top Speed

Frontline Robotics, a Ukrainian defense company, has introduced Frodo, a versatile six‑wheel unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for logistics, casualty evacuation and strike missions. The company told Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi that the platform can reach a top speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and travel up to 93 miles (150 km) on a single battery charge.

Performance, Load and Mobility

Frodo offers an operational payload of up to 440 lb (200 kg) and a maximum payload capacity of 880 lb (400 kg). Its independent adaptive suspension and adjustable ground clearance—ranging from 6.7 to 13 in (170 to 330 mm)—are engineered to help the vehicle traverse potholes, rocky tracks and routes blocked by fallen trees.

A low center of gravity improves stability on uneven terrain, while the running gear is designed to keep Frodo moving even if it loses an entire wheel. The manufacturer also says a single service member can remove and replace the vehicle's battery packs without additional support, simplifying field logistics and turnaround times.

Connectivity and Integration

To maintain connectivity across varied battlefield conditions, Frodo supports multiple communications channels, including Starlink, LTE, Silvus, ELRS and TBS. Frontline Robotics reports that the platform has been officially codified and is now available for procurement by Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

Modularity and Combat Capability

Beyond transporting cargo and evacuating wounded personnel, Frodo can carry remotely operated combat modules. It is compatible with Frontline Robotics' Burya turret—a robotic weapons mount first introduced in 2024 for the Mk 19 40mm automatic grenade launcher and moved into serial production in early 2025. An upgraded Burya 2.0 arrived in late 2025 with a universal mount capable of operating the Mk 19, RDS40 and AGS‑53 grenade launchers, as well as the Browning M2 heavy machine gun and similar weapons.

The Burya family has already been fitted to other platforms, including Ukraine’s ARDAL UGV in February and the Estonian‑made THeMIS tracked UGV (built by Milrem Robotics) in August 2025. Frontline Robotics has also agreed to integrate the turret with Danish‑Ukrainian firm Dropla’s Logist ground platform; the companies are collaborating on AI‑based threat detection systems.

Related Systems

In addition to Frodo and the Burya turrets, Frontline Robotics produces aerial systems such as the Linza 3.0 bomber drone—built with visual‑inertial navigation to operate under electronic warfare—and the Z00m 3.0 reconnaissance drone, designed to perform in jamming and degraded navigation environments.

Why it matters: Frodo reflects a broader push to extend unmanned systems from the sky to the ground, offering modular logistics and combat options that can reduce risk to personnel and increase operational flexibility on the battlefield.