Models
1
Overview
HDT Global (HDT Robotics) is an American defense robotics company based in Solon, Ohio, specializing in advanced robotic manipulator systems and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for military, EOD, and hazardous environments. The company's Adroit dual-arm manipulators, integrated into the L3Harris T7 robot, provide dexterous manipulation for explosive ordnance disposal and sensitive material handling missions.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
Focus
Robot
Product
US Army S-MET contract
Type
Partnership
S-MET program
Financial stage
Now known as
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
View all models →Safety record
No incidents on record for HDT Global.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
HDT Global in third-party press
Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- distressed
- Counterparty risk class
- high
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
HDT Hunter WOLF squad-support UGV
- Record createdJun 5, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedOct 1, 2024
Hunter WOLF at United States
Sources (1)
Common questions
- What is HDT Global?
- HDT Global (HDT Robotics) is an American defense robotics company based in Solon, Ohio, specializing in advanced robotic manipulator systems and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for military, EOD, and hazardous environments. The company's Adroit dual-arm manipulators, integrated into the L3Harris T7 robot, provide dexterous manipulation for explosive ordnance disposal and sensitive material handling missions.
- What does HDT Global make?
- HDT Global has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Hunter WOLF (HDT Global builds physical robots).
- Who competes with HDT Global?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to HDT Global building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Milrem Robotics, Elbit Systems.
- Where is HDT Global headquartered?
- HDT Global is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, USA.
- Where does HDT Global operate robots?
- HDT Global is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is HDT Global a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, HDT Global ranks in roughly the top 69% of companies tracked by the registry.
- Is HDT Global safe?
- HDT Global has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-16
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-16
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for HDT Global.Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning HDT Global from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
HDT Robotics Deploys Hunter WOLF Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Military Training and Evaluation
FREDERICKSBURG, VA (March 17, 2026) – HDT Robotics has deployed Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for use in military training and operational evaluation activities. The…
U.S. Army Receives Hunter WOLF Robot Vehicle With Mountain Division for Frontline Combat Support
U.S. Army receives Hunter WOLF 6x6 hybrid electric UGV for frontline combat support testing with the 10th Mountain Division.
Hunter WOLF selected for S-MET Program Increment II
HDT Global's Hunter WOLF UGV was selected for the US Army S-MET Program Increment II with an $11.55M contract to boost robotic logistics capabilities.
HDT Reaches Key Milestone on Rigid Wall Shelter Program
SOLON, Ohio – June 3, 2025 – HDT Global (HDT), a leading provider of mission-critical solutions for military and defense applications, is proud to announce that its…
HDT Global Secures $450 Million Contract for Improved Environmental Control Unit Program
SOLON, Ohio – April 15, 2025 – HDT Global (HDT), a leading provider of advanced environmental control solutions, has been awarded a $450 million, indefinite-delivery /…
HDT and L3Harris Showcase Dual-Arm Robotic System to UK MoD
HDT Global showcased its Adroit Dual-Arm Manipulators integrated into the L3Harris T7 robot for UK Ministry of Defence missions requiring dexterous manipulation.
HDT to Provide Hunter Wolf for US Army Multipurpose UGV
HDT Global confirms selection of Hunter Wolf 6x6 unmanned ground system for US Army S-MET Increment II trials.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/hdt-global.md
- RSS feed: /companies/hdt-global/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/613e678d-4de9-4228-84f7-349ae580bebf
- Revision history: /companies/hdt-global/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- BAE Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Elbit Systems2 models
- General Dynamics Land Systems2 models
- ARX Robotics1 model
Reality vs attention
HDT Global draws attention at the 23rd percentile but verifies reality at the 61st percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -38.2, 12th widest among defense_ugv robots.
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026