The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies HDT Global: 1 model, 4 deployments across 4 regions. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDefense UGV
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
- 4 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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 →Partnerships
Every company HDT Global has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most-frequent partners
- 1L3Harris1× joint2 total
Most recent
HDT Global on the deployment map
View the global map4 verified deployments across 4 regions, newest verified May 2026. Explore where HDT Global's robots are operating, by place and type.
- operationalHunter WOLF at Fort Polk, Louisiana, USA →Southeast · verified May 2026
- operationalHunter WOLF at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA →North America · verified Sep 2025
- operationalHunter WOLF at United States →United States · verified Oct 2024
- pilotHunter WOLF at USA →Maine · verified Sep 2024
View the full HDT Global deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Kevin McSweeney President and CEOsecondary-verified
- Tom Van Doren CTO and VP of Engineeringsecondary-verified
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 →
Operator customers (1)
- HDT Global4 deployments
Recent coverage
HDT Global in third-party press
Peers
19 peers across 1 segment. Every HDT Global competitor derived from shared form-factor and application-domain edges.
ugv(19)
12 companies in this segment · competitive (HHI 0)
- BAE Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)strong
- Elbit Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)strong
- General Dynamics Land Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)strong
- Hanwha Aerospacedirect competitor(inferred)strong
- LEO Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)strong
- Milrem Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)strong
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.
Partnerships
1 total · 1 just announced
Every company HDT Global has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most recent
Most-frequent partners
- 1L3Harris1× joint2 total
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 verifiedVerifiedMay 1, 2026
Hunter WOLF at Fort Polk, Louisiana, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedSep 9, 2025
Hunter WOLF at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedOct 1, 2024
Hunter WOLF at United States
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
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
- Elbit Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Quantum Systems3 models
- Roboteam3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning HDT Global from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
HDT Conducts Hunter WOLF Training with 10th Mountain Division
HDT Robotics is conducting a new round of training and evaluation activities with Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) at Fort Polk, Louisiana, with soldiers from the U.S.…
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.
HDT Globals Hunter WOLF Selected by US Army to Boost Robotic Tactical Mobility and Logistical Support
Hunter WOLF selected for S-MET Increment II award valued at 11.55M.
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
- Elbit Systems3 models
- Milrem Robotics3 models
- Quantum Systems3 models
- Roboteam3 models
Video
HDT's MK-1 Robotic Arm helped Brady Barr capture a Black Mamba snake on National Geographic Wild. The segment aired January 18, 2011. This is the official YouT
This is the official YouTube account for HDT Global. Subscribe and turn on notifications for future videos of our latest products and more. https://bit.ly/3irWr
The Adroit MK2 robotic arm is the next generation in HDT's dexterous manipulator family, including single arm and dual arm manipulation capabilities and left- a
Dr. Van Doren and team showcase the revolutionary MK-1 robotic arm at it demonstrates its nearly human dexterity on FOX & Friends. The MK-1 is designed for miss
For a person, opening a door is a simple task, but for most robots it is extremely difficult. HDT's Adroit® manipulator arms open doors with ease. Whether the d
HDT Global’s robotic and autonomous solutions are endlessly adaptable for EOD, UAV support, signal intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, CBRNE detection a
HDT Global’s WOLF-X Prototype Joins US Army Robotic Combat Vehicle Program
The MK-1 in action! This is the official YouTube account for HDT Global. Subscribe and turn on notifications for future videos of our latest products and more.
This is the official YouTube account for HDT Global. Subscribe and turn on notifications for future videos of our latest products and more. https://bit.ly/3irWr
HDT Global's MK-1 robotic arm has a 50+ lbs load capacity and total mass of only 14.5 lbs. This is the official YouTube account for HDT Global. Subscribe and t
Built for brutal, HDT robotic arms and manipulators deliver dexterous, human-like control for remote handling, EOD, and sensitive material interaction – all whi
HDT Global builds expeditionary defense systems for mission ready forces, covering deployable shelters, environmental control, power generation, robotics, and a
Heat Index
Serious52/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
HDT Global draws attention at the 23rd percentile but verifies reality at the 52nd percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -28.2, 29th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. 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: Sep 4, 2026