ARX Robotics Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
ARX UGVs for military and commercial applications
5/5/20251 min read
ARX ROBOTICS, a Munich-based defense tech startup founded in 2021 by German Army veterans Marc Wietfeld, Stefan Roebel, and Maximilian Wied, secured €31 million in Series A funding to advance its autonomous defense solutions. The company focuses on scalable robotic systems for defense and commercial applications, addressing the under-automation of land operations, which account for 80% of military activities. Here are five key points:
• Veteran-Led Innovation: Founded by ex-soldiers, ARX leverages battlefield experience to develop reliable unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that reduce risks to human soldiers.
• Combat-Proven Technology: ARX’s UGVs, tested in Ukraine, support military and humanitarian missions, with insights from these deployments refining their AI and hardware.
• Mithra OS Breakthrough: Their military-grade operating system, Mithra OS, transforms legacy vehicles into autonomous, interconnected systems, enabling cost-effective fleet upgrades.
• Strategic Partnerships: ARX collaborates with drone companies like Elistair and Quantum Systems to integrate ground and air robotics, enhancing mission capabilities.
• Dual-Use Applications: Beyond defense, ARX’s UGVs serve civilian purposes like disaster relief and search-and-rescue, expanding market potential.
The funding will scale production, enhance Mithra OS, and support ARX’s mission to lead Europe’s autonomous defense sector.