# MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System): Torus Robotics defense ground robot Canonical ID: `0482f7f9-09d2-4e35-a7c0-045fa5206ca8` - **Slug:** torus-mars-ugv - **Form factor:** defense_ugv ([Defense UGV](/defense-ugv)) - **Maturity stage:** pilot - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 3 ## Deployments - [torus-mars-ugv-chennai-india](/deployments/torus-mars-ugv-chennai-india.md) at Chennai, India (id: `61e21bba-42ad-475c-974c-bd0f0f0da4c9`) - [torus-mars-ugv-chennai-tamil-nadu-india](/deployments/torus-mars-ugv-chennai-tamil-nadu-india.md) at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (id: `00ee04fa-7cea-48ed-8ee7-230f7d236ab4`) - [torus-mars-ugv-siachen-glacier-india](/deployments/torus-mars-ugv-siachen-glacier-india.md) at Siachen Glacier, India (id: `e315e0a7-922b-49e3-84bb-c274c556899c`) ## 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 MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)? Fully electric multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicle designed for the Indian Army, capable of ferrying heavy loads in extreme environments including Siachen glacier. Delivered to DRDO and deployed with Indian Army Corps of Engineers. ### How much does MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) cost? MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) from Torus 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 MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) actually deployed in the real world? Yes. MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) 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 MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)? MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) is made by Torus Robotics, based in Chennai, India, founded in 2019. ### Where is MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) deployed? 3 verified deployments of MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Chennai, India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Siachen Glacier, India. ### Can you buy MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)? MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale. ### What are alternatives to MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR. ### How does MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) compare to THeMIS? MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 21 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System)'s maturity stage? MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robotics System) 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 (2) 1. https://raksha-anirveda.com/torus-robotics-mars-ugv-supporting-indian-soldiers-in-siachen/ 2. https://www.inkwoodresearch.com/top-10-defense-robotics-companies-to-watch-2026-indian-investment-leaders/ ## 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/0482f7f9-09d2-4e35-a7c0-045fa5206ca8 · canonical URL: /models/torus-mars-ugv_