Ukrainian engineers test 3D-printed airless wheels for ground robots

Print&Live UA, iSCALE 3D and partners completed field and combat trials of airless wheels for unmanned ground vehicles. A set weighs 32–56 kg versus 88–144 kg for foreign airless alternatives and costs about €680, with up to 30% more range claimed.

• Wheel set weighs 32–56 kg versus 88–144 kg for foreign airless alternatives
• Print&Live estimates up to 30% longer operating distance for ground robots
• A complete set costs approximately €680; limited production has started
• Patented two-piece rim allows tyre changes without specialized presses