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MANDRILL

defense ugvresearchby Quantum Systems

Modular high-mobility unmanned ground vehicle engineered for high-speed, heavy-duty missions in contested and GNSS-denied environments.

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Manufacturer
Quantum Systems
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
4
Website
quantum-systems.com ↗

Overview

Modular high-mobility unmanned ground vehicle engineered for high-speed, heavy-duty missions in contested and GNSS-denied environments. Features 124-mile electric range. Designed for integration with MOSAIC UXS for multi-domain operations. Ukraine contract for 10 units signed July 2026.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
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Key facts

Payload and speed (company-stated)

Up to 750 kg payload, 100 km/h top speed and up to 200 km electric range.

Size and weight (company-stated)

3.7 m long body or 2.9 m short body, 1.8 m wide, 1,190 kg.

Drive and batteries (company-stated)

Wheel drive with an optional track kit, dual 150 kW electric motors, 400 V batteries of 43 or 54 kWh; IP67/IP69.

Autonomy (company-stated)

Integrated into MOSAIC UXS for GNSS-denied day and night autonomy.

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Accountability: Quantum Systems has a Claim Integrity of 100% (2 of 2 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.

Pricing

No verified price is on record for MANDRILL. 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 (4)

  • MANDRILL at Kyiv, Ukraineannounced

    Quantum Systems signed a multi-million-euro contract in Kyiv to deliver 10 MANDRILL UGVs and 10 unmanned Zetros trucks to the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) for frontline validation under real-world conditions.

  • MANDRILL at Nuremberg, Germany (Enforce Tac 2026)announced

    Quantum Systems launched its Ground Robotics domain and presented the MANDRILL UGV at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.

  • MANDRILL at Ukraineannounced

    Quantum Systems supplying Ukraine with 10 MANDRILL UGVs and 10 unmanned Zetros trucks for frontline validation by Ukraine's National Guard.

  • MANDRILL at Ukraineannounced

    Quantum Systems signed multi-million euro contract in Kyiv to deliver 10 MANDRILL UGVs plus 10 autonomous Zetros trucks with MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit to National Guard of Ukraine for frontline validation.

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for MANDRILL.

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Sources (3)

  1. https://quantum-systems.com/news/quantum-systems-launches-ground-robotics-domain-and-presents-ugv-mandrill-at-enforce-tac-2026/
  2. https://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/air/quantum-systems-to-deliver-ugvs-and-unmanned-trucks-to-ukraines-national-guard
  3. https://quantum-systems.com/mandrill/

Common questions

What is MANDRILL?
Modular high-mobility unmanned ground vehicle engineered for high-speed, heavy-duty missions in contested and GNSS-denied environments. Features 124-mile electric range. Designed for integration with MOSAIC UXS for multi-domain operations. Ukraine contract for 10 units signed July 2026.
How much does MANDRILL cost?
MANDRILL's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for MANDRILL from Quantum Systems. 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 MANDRILL actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. MANDRILL 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 MANDRILL?
MANDRILL is made by Quantum Systems, based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2015.
Where is MANDRILL deployed?
4 verified deployments of MANDRILL are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Kyiv, Ukraine, Nuremberg, Germany (Enforce Tac 2026), Ukraine.
Can you buy MANDRILL?
MANDRILL is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to MANDRILL?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to MANDRILL include ROOK, THeMIS, TALON, MTGR.
How does MANDRILL compare to ROOK?
MANDRILL and ROOK (Elbit Systems · 24 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. MANDRILL has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is MANDRILL a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, MANDRILL ranks in roughly the top 71% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is MANDRILL's maturity stage?
MANDRILL is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is MANDRILL safe?
MANDRILL 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.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

3
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Recent coverage

MANDRILL in third-party press

Quantum Systems to supply autonomous Zetros trucks and MANDRILL ground vehicles for real-world testing in Ukraine

Jul 12, 2026

Quantum Systems introduces new UGV with Mandrill

Mar 4, 2026

German robot truck hits 62 mph to rescue soldiers, can carry 1,653 lbs

Feb 27, 2026