# NOMAD: Hendrick Technical Solutions defense robot Canonical ID: `b8b928c3-cf99-4857-9956-0d5d24e722f4` - **Slug:** nomad-ugv - **Form factor:** defense - **Maturity stage:** pilot - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [nomad-ugv-fort-irwin-california-usa](/deployments/nomad-ugv-fort-irwin-california-usa.md) at Fort Irwin, California, USA (id: `af02c278-99fd-405e-984a-e7c04cd2211c`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Incidents affecting NOMAD (1) - [NOMAD UGV flips onto side when transport trailer ramp fails during Army exercise](/incidents/nomad-ugv-trailer-ramp-failure-fort-irwin-2026-07.md), 2026-07-01 · Malfunction _Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents excluded from this view but reachable at their canonical URLs._ ## Common questions ### What is NOMAD? Lightweight tactical unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) weighing under 650 pounds with over 1,000 pounds of payload capacity. Designed for resupply, CASEVAC (casualty evacuation), breaching, CUAS integration, and power export missions. Operable via tablet in autonomous, teleoperated, or manual drive modes. Towable behind multiple vehicle types, airdrop-capable, and transportable on NATO pallets. Built with open architecture for flexible mission configurations. Tested at US Army's Project Convergence Capstone exercise at Fort Irwin, California, where soldiers used it 12-13 times for resupply missions in Mojave Desert conditions. Range ~600m (reduced to ~200m in rocky terrain). No return-home feature. Provides up to 3 kWh exportable power (33.4 kWh with additional MMPs). ### How much does NOMAD cost? NOMAD's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for NOMAD from Hendrick Technical Solutions. 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 NOMAD actually deployed in the real world? Yes. NOMAD 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. ### Who makes NOMAD? NOMAD is made by Hendrick Technical Solutions, based in Concord, North Carolina, USA, founded in 2020. ### Where is NOMAD deployed? 1 verified deployment of NOMAD is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Fort Irwin, California, USA. ### Can you buy NOMAD? NOMAD is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale. ### What are alternatives to NOMAD? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense robots to NOMAD include ION, SMSS (Squad Mission Support System), Jackal, CUTLASS UGV. ### How does NOMAD compare to ION? NOMAD and ION (D-Orbit · 3 deployments) are both defense robots on the DEPLOY registry. NOMAD has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is NOMAD's maturity stage? NOMAD is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified. ## Sources (3) 1. https://www.hendrickusa.com/nomad 2. https://www.businessinsider.com/us-soldiers-ground-robots-for-resupply-missions-2026-8 3. https://www.defenseadvancement.com/news/neya-systems-ara-showcase-collaborative-autonomous-breaching-at-xpo-usa-2026/ ## The verified answers - [How many people have robots killed?](/how-many-people-have-robots-killed.md) - [Robot fatalities on record: every verified fatal event, deduped](/robot-fatalities-on-record.md) - [Robot recalls and safety incidents](/robot-recalls-and-safety-incidents.md) - [Robotaxi safety record: every recall, crash, and investigation](/robotaxi-safety-record.md) - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/b8b928c3-cf99-4857-9956-0d5d24e722f4 · canonical URL: /models/nomad-ugv_