In the ongoing FEINDEF 2023 defense exhibition in Spain, CNIM, a leading French defense company, unveiled its latest innovation, ROCUS. This route clearance unmanned system is built on the robust MILREM THeMIS, a tracked robot outfitted with extendable arms and specialized tools for defusing mine threats and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). According to CNIM, this groundbreaking road mine clearance robot is set to make a significant impact with seven units already scheduled for delivery to Ukraine.
ROCUS is a sophisticated and advanced road clearance system, based on the THeMIS tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). It represents a significant leap forward in the application of robotics to the serious, often deadly business of explosive ordnance disposal. The system is designed to minimize human exposure to danger while maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the road clearance process.
Road clearance vehicles, such as the ROCUS based on the THeMIS UGV, have increasingly important roles on modern battlefields due to their versatility and capability to protect military personnel from high-risk tasks.