Unmanned UAZ Patriot Undergoes Early Tests by UlSTU Students
Students from Ulyanovsk State Technical University (UlSTU) recently conducted initial tests of the UAZ Patriot all-terrain vehicle equipped with an unmanned control system. This information comes from the university’s corporate newspaper Panorama UAZ and highlights a milestone in the university’s automotive research program.
From the outside, the unmanned Patriot looks like the standard UAZ Patriot. The prototype features an automated transmission, power steering, a pusher configuration, a global positioning system, and a dedicated navigator. Control is managed remotely through a dedicated remote interface, underscoring a move toward autonomous operation without visible differences to observers.
The UlSTU team aims to develop software controls for the unmanned Patriot that could find practical applications in agriculture and in the organized delivery of goods within confined or controlled environments. The project envisions real-world usefulness beyond experimentation, potentially supporting tasks that require precision and reliable navigation in restricted spaces.
Field testing of the unmanned UAZ Patriot took place in Nizhny Novgorod, where the team gathered data on performance, stability, and mission efficiency in realistic settings. These trials provide a foundation for refining the control algorithms and sensor integration that enable autonomous operation in challenging terrains.
In related developments, there are announcements about an extended version of the Aurus Komendant SUV, hinting at parallel advances in high-end, autonomous-capable vehicles that may influence future collaborations and technology transfer across the region.