Summary of "Нам потрібно вбивати ворога роботами. Але держава не квапиться це фінансувати | Максим Васильченко"
Summary of Video: “Нам потрібно вбивати ворога роботами. Але держава не квапиться це фінансувати” | Максим Васильченко
Key Technological Concepts and Product Features
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Ground Robotic Complexes (NRC/UGV): The discussion focuses on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), also known as ground robotic complexes (NRC). These systems fulfill various battlefield roles including logistics (transporting cargo and ammunition), engineering tasks (demining, laying mines, and barbed wire), evacuation of wounded soldiers, and combat support.
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Termit Robotic Complex: Maksym Vasylchenko, founder and director of TNC Tenkor, leads the company behind the Termit ground robotic complex—one of Ukraine’s leading UGV systems. Termit and similar systems have evolved from prototypes to operational tools actively used in 2023.
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Robots as Force Multipliers: Robots replace humans in dangerous tasks, reducing infantry losses. They carry heavy loads, perform risky evacuations, and execute engineering missions, thereby saving lives by minimizing soldiers’ exposure to enemy fire.
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Combat and Strike Capabilities: Some NRCs are equipped with automatic turrets, grenade launchers, machine guns, or function as kamikaze-style explosive drones targeting enemy dugouts. Ukrainian assault brigades have successfully used ground robots to clear enemy positions.
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Classes of NRCs: NRCs vary by size and function—from small, hard-to-detect medium-sized units to heavy and super-heavy classes. Medium-sized NRCs are difficult targets for enemy drones and can operate effectively within intense enemy fire zones (“kill zones”).
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Artificial Intelligence Integration: AI is being developed to allow a single operator to control multiple robots simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and battlefield capability. AI supports target recognition and decision-making. However, AI training requires extensive real combat footage, which is limited due to security and legal restrictions.
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Challenges in Funding and Development: Despite clear military advantages, state funding for robotic systems has been slow and limited. Although 2023 marks the first year Ukraine has financed NRC development, the funded technologies are not the most advanced. Increased financial support and official backing are necessary to accelerate progress.
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Need for Centralized Coordination: Ukraine lacks a dedicated authority or “father of NRC” to consolidate data, coordinate development, and streamline integration of ground robotic systems across military units.
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Effectiveness and Metrics: Units are beginning to measure NRC effectiveness by tracking logistics tonnage delivered, number of evacuated wounded, and losses avoided. So far, no personnel losses have occurred during robotic logistical missions, underscoring their value.
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Social and Psychological Factors: Using robots for dangerous tasks like evacuation reduces psychological stress on soldiers, as human evacuations are high-risk and require specially motivated personnel. Robots can perform these tasks without risking lives.
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Future Outlook: Robotic warfare evolution is inevitable. Robots will increasingly undertake frontline and combat roles. The goal is to develop technologies enabling one operator to manage multiple robots, supported by AI, maximizing battlefield efficiency and minimizing human casualties.
Reviews, Guides, or Tutorials Provided
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Operational Use Cases: Examples of NRCs in logistics, engineering, evacuation, and combat roles illustrate current battlefield applications and challenges.
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Technological Roadmap: The discussion highlights the need for AI integration, improved communication systems, and extended operational ranges (from 2 km to 30–40 km).
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Call to Action: The video urges public support and pressure on the Ministry of Defense to fund and scale robotic warfare technologies.
Main Speakers and Sources
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Maksym Vasylchenko: Director and founder of TNC Tenkor, manufacturer of the Termit ground robotic complex, and expert on Ukrainian robotic warfare technology.
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Vasyl Pehnyo: Host and journalist at Radio NV, conducting the interview and facilitating the discussion.
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Referenced Military Figures:
- Colonel Igor Balensky (Commander of the Charter Corps) — involved in calculating NRC requirements for infantry support.
- Deputy Commander-in-Chief Andriy Valeriyovich Lebidenko — key innovation officer promoting robotic warfare and technological modernization in the Ukrainian military.
Overall, the video provides an in-depth analysis and advocacy for the necessity of ground robotic complexes in modern warfare. It highlights technological progress, current challenges, and the urgent need for increased state funding and support to replace infantry tasks with robotic systems and save human lives.
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Technology
