Multipurpose Unmanned Tactical Transport (MUTT)

A rugged, semi-autonomous, all-terrain platform to reduce human burden and extend operations into challenging environments.

Multipurpose Unmanned Tactical Transport (MUTT) is a semi-autonomous robotic platform that reduces physical burden on the people it supports. It’s a versatile, all-terrain vehicle capable of carrying heavy loads and navigating challenging terrain. Its compact size and manoeuvrability make it ideal for varied industrial settings.

MUTT excels at material handling, inspection, and surveying. Its all-weather, all-terrain design suits construction sites, mines, oil rigs, and more. A modular architecture accepts arms, grippers, and sensors, enabling low-friction reconfiguration for new tasks — a cost-effective path to automation.

Being unmanned improves safety: advanced obstacle avoidance and navigation systems allow reliable operation in hazardous areas. With autonomous modes, MUTT can work around the clock, lifting productivity and reducing downtime. Its small footprint is perfect for tight indoor spaces such as warehouses.

Rugged all-terrain Modular payloads Autonomous & teleop Safety first 24/7 operations Swarm-ready

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The Core Simulation

Predictive geospatial distribution via MUTT swarms across UK postcodes with latitude/longitude.

Beyond industry, MUTT can operate as a swarm for predictive geospatial distribution during emerging events across the UK, leveraging postcodes with associated coordinates. A network of MUTT units gathers data, assesses conditions, and provides targeted assistance where it’s needed most.

Machine-learning models and real-time analytics prioritise local demand, directing resources for disaster response, supply delivery, and field assessment. AUTONOMY allows rapid deployment without risking human lives; wide-area coverage yields fast situational awareness.

Success requires multi-agency coordination (government, emergency services, private sector) plus clear protocols for prioritisation, data privacy, logistics, and maintenance. Technical challenges — communications, weather tolerance, terrain handling — are addressed through robust robotics and AI planning.

Planned Simulations

Emergency, Humanitarian & Logistics

Delivering emergency medical supplies to remote or hard-to-reach areas
Transporting relief materials to disaster zones
Rapid deployment of search and rescue teams
Evacuating people from areas affected by natural disasters or pandemics
Transporting equipment and supplies for military operations
Supporting law enforcement agencies in emergency situations
Assisting firefighters in accessing difficult-to-reach locations
Monitoring and controlling hazardous material spills
Transporting food and supplies to remote communities
Delivering aid to areas affected by famine or drought
Providing logistics support for humanitarian missions
Transporting equipment for infrastructure development in remote areas
Surveying and mapping areas affected by natural disasters or conflicts
Providing support for geological surveys and research
Assisting in the transportation of large or heavy cargo
Providing logistical support for construction projects in remote areas
Monitoring and controlling illegal activities such as poaching and smuggling
Conducting scientific research in remote or hazardous environments
Supporting environmental monitoring and conservation efforts
Assisting transport of people/supplies during large-scale events (festivals, sport)

MUTT using Biomechatronics (Agri, Eco, Space-life-support)

Monitoring/managing plant growth in greenhouses or vertical farms
Providing water and nutrients to plants in remote or hard-to-reach locations
Transporting plants for research or commercial purposes
Monitoring/controlling soil conditions to optimise growth
Autonomous crop harvesting
Monitoring/managing spread of plant diseases at scale
Genetic research to develop resilient crops
Restoring ecosystems by planting native flora
Experiments on climate-change effects on plant growth
Supporting reforestation in deforested or fire-damaged areas
Managing invasive plant species
Providing fresh produce to remote/underserved areas
Enabling sustainable urban farming initiatives
Enhancing traditional farming efficiency and productivity
Research on plants for bioenergy and biofuels
Monitoring/managing crop-damaging pests
Developing plant-based medicines and supplements
Supplying plant-based resources for space missions
Enhancing indoor plant growth (homes/offices)
Plants for air and water purification research
Microgravity plant-growth experiments
Managing harmful algal blooms
Restoring coral reefs and marine ecosystems
Supporting marine conservation via sea-plant cultivation
Improving aquaculture productivity with plant-based feed
Carbon capture/storage using plants
Sustainable extraction of plant-based resources (rubber, oils, fibres)
Creating green roofs and living walls
Plant-based materials for construction/manufacturing
Environmental remediation using plants

MUTT + HYDRUS Autonomous Deep-Sea Drones

Monitoring and studying deep-sea plants and ecosystems
Collecting and analysing samples from deep-sea plants
Testing new plant-growth methods in deep-sea environments
Transporting supplies to/from deep-sea research stations
Surveying/mapping the ocean floor for growth potential
Supporting underwater mining logistics
Oil & gas exploration and monitoring in deep sea
Restoring damaged deep-sea ecosystems by planting vegetation
Measuring climate-change effects on deep-sea biomes
Transporting equipment/specimens for marine biology
Surveillance and reconnaissance in deep-sea environments
Deep-sea search and rescue operations
Supporting offshore wind farm maintenance
Hydrographic surveys for safe navigation
Supplying remote underwater habitats
Remote maintenance of deep-sea infrastructure
Marine archaeology logistics
Offshore aquaculture support
Managing deep-sea marine protected areas
Supporting scientific research expeditions
Discovering/exploring new deep-sea plant species
Supporting deep-sea renewable energy projects
Inspection/maintenance of underwater pipelines
Deploying environmental monitoring sensors
Underwater logistics for defence operations
Deep-sea rescue and recovery
Underwater space-simulation logistics for astronauts
Maintenance of subsea telecoms cables
Deploying underwater robots for research/exploration
Underwater cinematography and media production

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