At Fort Polk, Louisiana, HDT Robotics is partnering with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division to conduct training and assessment exercises involving the Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle.
The trials are intended to evaluate the effectiveness of robotic support systems in reducing the load carried by infantry troops through automated transport, sustainment, and equipment support capabilities.
Soldiers are employing the vehicles in realistic training scenarios while developing operational familiarity and testing mission integration across different battlefield roles.
Exercise configurations included AN/VRC-158 tactical communication radios, battery charging modules, a 60-gallon water purification system, casualty evacuation kits, and a 15-kilowatt mobile power generation capability.
The vehicles were also equipped with cargo rail systems for carrying heavy equipment, including loitering munitions and additional mission supplies.
The Hunter WOLF is built as a modular unmanned support platform featuring a 29-square-foot cargo area capable of carrying payloads up to 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms) in off-road conditions over ranges greater than 200 miles (321 kilometers).
Powered by a hybrid-electric drivetrain, the system offers a silent operating mode to lower acoustic detection risks during missions.
With an optional extended-range fuel tank, the vehicle’s endurance can exceed 600 miles (965 kilometers).
Its durable design and shielded drivetrain components are optimized to reduce maintenance requirements in demanding operational environments.
