Kova builds rugged unmanned ground vehicles, the BOT6 and upcoming BOT7, designed for extreme temperatures and rough terrain. Their 3 kW electric drivetrain and 500 kg payload capacity enable pulling, pushing, and transport tasks for mining, oil & gas, defense, and research operations, with modular sensor integration and autonomous navigation. Kova sells the hardware directly and provides service contracts for maintenance, software updates, and field support.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Operators in sectors such as mining, oil & gas, defense, and field research require unmanned ground vehicles that can reliably perform pulling, pushing, and transport tasks in extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and remote locations. Existing platforms are often over‑engineered, costly, and difficult to maintain, limiting their deployment for routine logistics and exploration missions.
Solution
Kova delivers purpose‑built unmanned ground vehicles—currently the BOT6 and the upcoming BOT7—optimized for harsh environments while maintaining a low power‑to‑weight ratio and a simplified mechanical architecture. The robots combine a compact 3 kW drivetrain with a 300 kg chassis capable of handling up to 500 kg of payload, enabling efficient material movement in Arctic or similarly demanding settings. Modular mounting points allow customers to integrate mission‑specific sensors, manipulators, or communication suites without extensive redesign. Kova supplies the hardware directly to end users and backs each unit with a service and support contract that covers preventive maintenance, software updates, and field repairs, ensuring sustained operational readiness.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial logistics operators (e.g., mining, oil & gas), defense and security units requiring rugged field mobility, and research organizations conducting remote field experiments.
Features
- 3 kW electric drive system delivering high torque for low‑speed pulling and pushing on uneven ground
- Rugged aluminum‑frame chassis rated for temperatures down to –40 °C and protected against dust, moisture, and impact
- Payload capacity of ~500 kg with a 2 m × 1.2 m × 0.5 m footprint, suitable for bulk material transport
- Open‑architecture sensor integration (LiDAR, RTK‑GNSS, thermal imaging) via standardized mounting interfaces
- Autonomous navigation stack with terrain‑aware path planning and obstacle avoidance, plus optional remote tele‑operation console
- Scalable manufacturing approach targeting volume production to reduce unit cost compared with legacy UGVs
- Built‑in diagnostics and remote firmware update capability through secure OTA (over‑the‑air) links
- Comprehensive service package offering scheduled inspections, spare‑part logistics, and 24/7 technical support