_Incident · Malfunction_

# NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise

Canonical ID: `82cd9890-7aab-4c0c-9734-d5cf8ed12605`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-01
- **Kind:** `malfunction`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [NOMAD](/models/nomad-ugv.md) (id: `b8b928c3-cf99-4857-9956-0d5d24e722f4`)
- **Company:** [Hendrick Technical Solutions](/companies/hendrick-technical-solutions.md)

During Project Convergence Capstone at Fort Irwin, a transport trailer ramp gave out, causing the [NOMAD](/models/nomad-ugv.md) UGV to flip onto its side. Soldiers were able to right it without damage to the system, but the incident made them more careful about deployment. The Army-provided trailer showed wear from continued deployment.

## Sources (1)

1. **Business Insider** · https://www.businessinsider.com/us-soldiers-ground-robots-for-resupply-missions-2026-8 · 2026-08-17

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-08-17 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise?

During Project Convergence Capstone at Fort Irwin, a transport trailer ramp gave out, causing the NOMAD UGV to flip onto its side. Soldiers were able to right it without damage to the system, but the incident made them more careful about deployment. The Army-provided trailer showed wear from continued deployment.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### What robot was involved in NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise?

NOMAD is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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