Forterra Lancer

[production]

defense_ugv · food-service · 5 deployments in catalog

Manufacturer

Forterra

Form Factor

defense_ugv

Lifecycle

production

Operational Reality

Audited

Deployments

5

Target Price

Custom Quote

  • PRODUCTION

Description

Autonomous ground vehicle based on Polaris off-road platform with custom sensor and computing system. Deployed in Ukraine combat zones for casualty evacuation and logistics missions.

Key facts & specs

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website
https://www.forterra.com/lancer
maturity
production
lifecycle
active
form factor
defense_ugv
manufacturer
Forterra
deployments count
5
Maturity stage
production
Max speed
60 mph
Weight kg
953
Payload kg
113.4
Walk speed ms
26.8
Products
AutoDrive autonomous driving system
Investor
Salesforce Ventures
Ukraine deployment
100+ Lancer ATVs, 1,100+ missions over 9 months
Combat status
First American autonomous ground vehicles in combat

Safety record

Safety Status
Zero incidents on record

No incidents on record for Forterra Lancer.

Risk Metrics
Incidents: 0
Recalls: 0

FAQ

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What is Forterra Lancer?

Autonomous ground vehicle based on Polaris off-road platform with custom sensor and computing system. Deployed in Ukraine combat zones for casualty evacuation and logistics missions.

Is Forterra Lancer actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Forterra Lancer 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.

What are the specs of Forterra Lancer?

Forterra Lancer's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Max speed: 60 mph; Weight: 953 kg; Payload: 113.4. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.

Who makes Forterra Lancer?

Forterra Lancer is made by Forterra, based in Clarksburg, MD, founded in 2021.

Where is Forterra Lancer deployed?

5 verified deployments of Forterra Lancer are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Hawaii, USA, USA, United States (US Army).

Can you buy Forterra Lancer?

Forterra Lancer 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 Forterra Lancer?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to Forterra Lancer include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.

How does Forterra Lancer compare to THeMIS?

Forterra Lancer and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. Forterra Lancer has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Forterra Lancer a top defense_ugv?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Forterra Lancer ranks in roughly the top 64% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.

What is Forterra Lancer's maturity stage?

Forterra Lancer 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.

Is Forterra Lancer safe?

Forterra Lancer has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

What is the Forterra Lancer autonomous vehicle?

The Forterra Lancer is a multi-mission autonomous ground vehicle based on Polaris ATVs with a custom sensor and compute stack. Gas-powered with 750 lb payload capacity. Forterra rapidly manufactured and deployed Lancer vehicles to Ukraine for logistical and combat support, making them the first American autonomous ground vehicles fighting in Ukraine.

Deployments

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Sectors & applications

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