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TerraMax

TerraMax is a modular unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology developed by Oshkosh Defense.

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Manufacturer
Oshkosh Corporation
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
3

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies TerraMax, a defense ugv by Oshkosh Corporation (production): 3 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

TerraMax is a modular unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology developed by Oshkosh Defense. It can be integrated into tactical wheeled vehicles to enable fully autonomous or semi-autonomous convoy operations. The system features LIDAR, multi-mode radar, and an operator control unit allowing a single operator to manage multiple vehicles.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
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Key facts

Vehicles per operator

5

Sensor suite

lidar, HD cameras, short-wave infrared cameras, situational-awareness cameras, and radar arrays

Form factor

defense_ugv

Maker

Oshkosh Corporation

Specs

Sensor types

5

Vehicles per operator

5

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for TerraMax. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (3)

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Safety record

No incidents on record for TerraMax.

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Sources (2)

  1. TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology | Oshkosh Defense · https://oshkoshdefense.com/terramax-unmanned-ground-vehicle-technology-from-oshkosh-defense-reduces-troop-exposure-to-threats/
  2. Oshkosh TerraMax Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology · https://www.army-technology.com/projects/oshkosh-terramax-unmanned-ground-vehicle/

Common questions

What is TerraMax?
TerraMax is a modular unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology developed by Oshkosh Defense. It can be integrated into tactical wheeled vehicles to enable fully autonomous or semi-autonomous convoy operations. The system features LIDAR, multi-mode radar, and an operator control unit allowing a single operator to manage multiple vehicles.
How much does TerraMax cost?
TerraMax's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for TerraMax from Oshkosh Corporation. 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 TerraMax actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. TerraMax 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 TerraMax?
TerraMax is made by Oshkosh Corporation, based in Oshkosh, WI, USA, founded in 1917.
Where is TerraMax deployed?
3 verified deployments of TerraMax are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Camp Pendleton, California, USA, Afghanistan, Fort Pickett, Virginia, USA.
Can you buy TerraMax?
TerraMax 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 TerraMax?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to TerraMax include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.
How does TerraMax compare to THeMIS?
TerraMax and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. TerraMax has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is TerraMax a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, TerraMax ranks in roughly the top 97% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is TerraMax's maturity stage?
TerraMax is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is TerraMax safe?
TerraMax 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 Oshkosh TerraMax UGV?
TerraMax is the trademark for autonomous unmanned ground vehicle technology developed by Oshkosh Defense. It enables one operator to supervise up to five autonomous vehicles during convoy and route clearance missions. Vehicles can be operated fully autonomously in any weather or terrain condition.
Oshkosh: TerraMax UGV Wikipedia: TerraMax
Methodology: Verified · 2 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: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for TerraMax.

Recent coverage

TerraMax in third-party press

News - Marines Train on Robotic Truck for Future Convoys - DVIDS

Mar 7, 2025

Military working to make its autonomous technology smarter - Automotive News

Jul 21, 2019

Oshkosh TerraMax: one hand on many wheels - Army Technology

Aug 9, 2016