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Ground Robotic Vehicles Family of Products

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Ground Robotic Vehicles Family of Products

Overview

Textron Systems and Howe and Howe, Inc. have invested in designing, demonstrating and maturing ground robotic technologies that incorporate features for transportability, mission flexibility and battlefield agility. Combining speed and program execution our uncrewed ground robotic platforms are available in a variety of size, weight, and power profiles and give our soldiers the boost they need to continue the fight.

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    RIPSAW® M5
    RIPSAW® M3
    ACES Robotic Vehicle
    Autonomy Robotic Software
RIPSAW® M5
RIPSAW® M3
ACES Robotic Vehicle
Autonomy Robotic Software

RIPSAW® M5 is the 5th generation of RIPSAW providing speed, mobility and unmanned capability. The M5 can silently maneuver and keep pace with the current and future maneuver forces, pushing capabilities beyond the human formation.

Engine

Drivetrain

Diesel, hybrid electric

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Scalable

Commonality across variants

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Modular

Field modularity based on mission

Delivering Rugged, Reliable Robotics to the Modern Battlefield

Face the challenges of the imminent modernized battlefield today with confidence with the rugged and reliable RIPSAW® M3 robotic vehicle. The uncrewed robotic ground vehicle provides a necessary layer of protection to troops as they encounter the most unpredictable environments. The M3 inherits the proven functionality and reliability of its predecessor in a more modular, mission-capable system, enhancing both soldier safety and mission success.

Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

14,800 lbs

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Modular Deck Area

63 sq ft

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Payload Capacity

5,000lbs, 10kW (weight, power)

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Top Speed

>30mph (48kph)

The ACES robotic vehicle is the newest generation platform within the Ground Robotic family of vehicles. ACES incorporates the familiar flat-deck configuration, providing unobstructed deck space to accommodate multiple payloads.

The ACES robotic vehicle is being built to address the wet gap crossing challenge that is being faced. This robotic vehicle has the ability to swim at 5 mph in water, and be fully submersible, providing mission agility support in never-before-seen ways. Backed by the expertise that built the M3 and M5, the ACES robotic vehicle will increase capabilities on all terrains.

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Speed

>30 mph on land 5 mph in water

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Payload Capacity

2,500 lbs

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Size

206x80 in

Our cutting-edge Robotic Software Library is engineered to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency across all domains. The Robotic Software Library accelerates the development of new robotic systems by providing a robust, modular foundation. With basic autonomy built in, you can streamline the integration process, allowing for faster deployment and reduced time to market. Whether developing new robotic systems or upgrading existing ones, our software library provides the foundation for rapid innovation and reliable performance, ensuring mission success across all operational domains.

Integrate

Modular Open-Source Communications

Seamless integration and compatibility across varied systems and environments

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Cross Domain Utilization

Versatile and applicable across air, land, sea, and underwater vehicles

Engine

Integrated Multi-Agent Autonomy Engine:

Supports both basic and advanced autonomous vehicle functions

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Software-Defined Vehicle Subsystems

Modules for exportable power, thermal management and signature management

Specifications

  RIPSAW® M5 RIPSAW® M5 ACES Robotic Vehicle
Weight

21,000 lbs

14,000 lbs

14,500 lbs
Size

234 x 105 in

206 x 80 in

206 x 80 in
Deck Height

60 in

48 in

48 in
Payload Capacity

8,000 lbs

5,000 lbs

2,500 lbs
Speed

>25 mph

>30 mph

>30 mph on land

>5 mph in water

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Resources

Ground Robotic Vehicles Family of Products Brochure
10/09/2025
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RIPSAW® M3 Brochure
10/09/2024
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RIPSAW® M5 Brochure
04/17/2024
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News

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Textron Systems and Kodiak's RIPSAW M3 RCV
Textron Systems And Kodiak Integrate Textron Systems' Fully Uncrewed RIPSAW® M3 Vehicle With Kodiak's Self-Driving System

September 18, 2024

Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, a leading developer of crewed and uncrewed military ground vehicles, and Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving technology developer for the trucking and defense markets, announced today that they have integrated the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system, into Textron Systems’ RIPSAW® M3 vehicle.

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Textron Systems and Kodiak's RIPSAW M3 RCV in action
5 Key Features of the RIPSAW® M3 to Support Your Uncrewed Mission Sets

June 27, 2024

Our RIPSAW® M3 robotic vehicle offers today’s warfighters a purpose-built, autonomous solution for tomorrow’s battlefield, designed to meet the U.S. Army’s requirements.

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