# Ratel H: Ratel Robotics defense ground robot Canonical ID: `e37405b3-08c6-444c-bed8-86ef1960bcb4` - **Slug:** ratel-h - **Form factor:** defense_ugv ([Defense UGV](/defense-ugv)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [ratel-h-ukraine](/deployments/ratel-h-ukraine.md) at Ukraine (id: `143238e1-5d7e-4a79-8780-239aad51d64b`) ## 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._ ## Common questions ### What is Ratel H? Multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicle designed for cargo transport, casualty evacuation, and combat support. Can be equipped to launch fiber-optic FPV drones. In active frontline service with Ukrainian forces. ### How much does Ratel H cost? Ratel H's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Ratel H from Ratel Robotics. 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 Ratel H actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Ratel H 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 Ratel H? Ratel H is made by Ratel Robotics, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, founded in 2022. ### Where is Ratel H deployed? 1 verified deployment of Ratel H is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Ukraine. ### Can you buy Ratel H? Ratel H 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 Ratel H? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Ratel H include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR. ### How does Ratel H compare to THeMIS? Ratel H and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 21 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Ratel H has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Ratel H's maturity stage? Ratel H 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. ## Sources (3) 1. https://robots.com.ua/en/ 2. https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2026/04/24/ukraine-to-field-25000-ground-robots-in-push-to-replace-soldiers-for-frontline-logistics/ 3. https://ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drone-warfare-in-ukraine-unprecedented ## The verified answers - [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/e37405b3-08c6-444c-bed8-86ef1960bcb4 · canonical URL: /models/ratel-h_