Robot model
Hunter WOLF
Rugged 6x6 hybrid UGV (1,000 kg payload, 300 km range) on Michelin Tweels; selected by the US Army (2024) and delivered to the 10th Mountain Division under the…
- Manufacturer
- HDT Global
- Form factor
- defense_ugv
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- hdtglobal.com ↗
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Key facts
Focus
Robot
Product
US Army S-MET contract
Type
Specs
Range
Config
Payload
Range km
Max speed
Weight kg
Payload kg
Data & sources
Web sources
3
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Hunter WOLF. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- Hunter WOLF at United Statesoperational
The U.S.
Hunter WOLF on the deployment map
Where Hunter WOLF is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
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
at United States
Deployment-verified media (1)
HDT Global footage of its Hunter WOLF wheeled squad-support uncrewed ground vehicle (a Wheeled Offload Logistics Follower). Its core mode is follow-me, teleoperated, and waypoint-supervised, not full autonomy; it was selected for the US Army S-MET Increment II.
From deployment: United States
Safety record
No incidents on record for Hunter WOLF.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (3)
Common questions
- What is Hunter WOLF?
- Rugged 6x6 hybrid UGV (1,000 kg payload, 300 km range) on Michelin Tweels; selected by the US Army (2024) and delivered to the 10th Mountain Division under the GOAT program.
- How much does Hunter WOLF cost?
- Hunter WOLF's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Hunter WOLF from HDT Global. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
- Is Hunter WOLF actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Hunter WOLF is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- What are the specs of Hunter WOLF?
- Hunter WOLF's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Range: 300km; Payload: 1000kg; Max speed: 62 mph; Weight: 1633 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
- Who makes Hunter WOLF?
- Hunter WOLF is made by HDT Global, based in Solon, Ohio, USA.
- Where is Hunter WOLF deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of Hunter WOLF is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States.
- Can you buy Hunter WOLF?
- Hunter WOLF is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
- What are alternatives to Hunter WOLF?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Hunter WOLF include THeMIS, MUTT (S-MET), ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System), Arion-SMET.
- How does Hunter WOLF compare to THeMIS?
- Hunter WOLF and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 3 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Hunter WOLF has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Hunter WOLF a top defense_ugv?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Hunter WOLF ranks in roughly the top 48% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
- What is Hunter WOLF's maturity stage?
- Hunter WOLF is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
- Is Hunter WOLF safe?
- Hunter WOLF 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.
- What is the HDT Hunter WOLF military robot?
- The HDT Hunter WOLF is an extremely rugged 6x6 robotic multi-mission unmanned ground vehicle. It has the traction and pivot-turn capability of a tracked vehicle but runs on easy-to-maintain wheels. Designed to reduce workload, extend operational duration, and keep soldiers in the field.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-15
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: defense_ugv
Sources by quality tier
- 3
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Hunter WOLF.Recent coverage
Hunter WOLF in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Hunter WOLF 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…
HDT Robotics Hosts the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
On January 29, 2026, HDT Robotics welcomed a distinguished group of military officers and government officials from The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource…
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.
Introducing the Next-Gen Hunter Wolf at AUSA 2025
SOLON, Ohio – October 10, 2025 – HDT announced today that the next-generation Hunter WOLF (Wheeled Offload Logistics Follower) will make its debut at the Association of the United…
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.
Machine-readable surfaces
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- REST API: /v1/models/b0afe13a-ddba-4731-b571-c1a70f5addb9
- Revision history: /models/hdt-hunter-wolf/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Reality vs attention
Hunter WOLF draws attention at the 41st percentile but verifies reality at the 23rd percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap +18, 5th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
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