S-MET & MUTT
MUTT is a semi-autonomous robotic platform that reduces physical burden on the dismounted Soldier and can be equipped with an array of Modular Mission Payloads. It is the most intuitive, capable and reliable UGV ever produced and the first of its kind to be selected for service alongside dismounted troops.
MUTT uses unique methods of control, such as the dismount following tether or the easy-to-use one-handed RC controller, which minimize Soldiers’ physical and cognitive loads during dismounted missions. General Dynamics Land Systems’ MUTT was selected by the U.S. Army in July 2020 for the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) program.
Future capabilities will include autonomous resupply, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS); chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); electronic warfare (EW); direct fire and indirect fire.
S-MET
- Enabling robotic technology that “lightens the load” for the dismounted Soldier.
- Hybrid-electric powertrain.
- Multiple modes of operation; Hand controller, TeleOp, Tether.
- AC/DC power export.
- Can integrate a wide range of payloads; combat, combat support and combat service support, to increase small-unit effectiveness.
MUTT XM
A next-generation robotic vehicle delivering eXpanded Mobility via increased power generation, payload capacity and ground speed, MUTT XM leverages the proven electronic architecture and mobility technologies fielded in the Army’s Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET).
GDLS delivered the S-MET robotic vehicle based on our MUTT platform. It is the first of its kind built to lighten the load for dismounted Soldiers. S-MET follows, carries gear and supports missions so troops can move faster and farther with less burden.
MUTT XM advances that concept. It’s an 8×8 robotic vehicle with hybrid-electric power, payload capacity, and speed, built for real battlefield conditions. It supports modular mission payloads, including sensors, communications gear, electronic warfare, resupply loads or future weapon stations, giving squads flexible capability on demand.
Soldiers control MUTT XM with a simple handheld remote or let it follow on a “dismount-following tether,” reducing their physical and cognitive load during missions.
Because it uses a modern electronic architecture and hybrid-electric drive, MUTT XM can deliver exportable power for electronics, sensors or future mission payloads.
S-MET / MUTT XM gives warfighters the mobility, flexibility and support they need, while easing the burden of logistics; in combat, on patrol, or on extended missions.
Key Advantages of S-MET / MUTT XM
• Reduces soldier load by carrying gear, supplies, and equipment.
• Hybrid-electric powertrain provides exportable power for electronics, sensors, or future payloads.
• Modular design supports many mission roles; transport, resupply, sensor deployment, electronic warfare, reconnaissance and more.
• Controlled with simple handheld remote or “dismount-follow” mode, minimizing physical and cognitive demands on soldiers.
• 8×8 configuration gives strong mobility and payload capacity under realistic field conditions.
• Designed to evolve with capacity for future upgrades, autonomy and mission-specific payloads.