Milrem Robotics · military or security robot
THeMIS
A mid-sized tracked robot that carries loads and equipment for dismounted soldiers and can mount weapons, sensors or EOD kit. Bought by 20 countries.
- Price
- —Not published
- Height
- 116 cmTaller than 60%
- Weight
- 1815 kgHeavier than 77%
- Payload
- 750 kgCarries more than 56%
- Speed
- 20.0 km/hFaster than 52%
- Battery
- 1.5 hRuns longer than 9%
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Why it matters
Estonian THeMIS in Mali (2019, Operation Barkhane) was an early combat-zone deployment of a European military robot.
Real-world use
Acquired by 20 nations including 8 NATO members; maker says it is deployed in Ukraine.
How it stacks up
Against other military & security that publish the figure. Pick a measure.
THeMIS is taller than 60% of the 10 other military & security that publish a height. Bars show the 7 closest in date.
THeMIS is heavier than 77% of the 35 other military & security that publish a weight. Bars show the 7 closest in date.
THeMIS is faster than 52% of the 31 other military & security that publish a speed. Bars show the 7 closest in date.
THeMIS carries more than 56% of the 18 other military & security that publish a payload. Bars show the 7 closest in date.
THeMIS runs longer than 9% of the 11 other military & security that publish a battery. Bars show the 7 closest in date.
Not published by the maker: joints, price.
Public attention
#1 of 396 current machines in public attention.
- 5,134 views of its Wikipedia article in the last 90 days (THeMIS)
- 2 news stories from reputable press listed on this page
- 3 reported deployments
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What’s inside
The parts the company has talked about publicly.
- Movement
- Tracks
- How it runs
- Remote-controlled. Mostly driven by an operator by remote control; it also offers follow-me and waypoint modes, and any mounted weapon needs a person to fire.
- Actuators & motors
- Tracked; hybrid diesel engine and generator, or battery-electric; up to 20 km/h
- Sensors & vision
- Lidars, 1080p cameras, LED and IR lights
- Battery & power
- Up to 1.5 h on battery or up to 15 h in hybrid mode
- AI & software
- Maker cites intelligent functions and AI for autonomy
- Other details
- 1,815 kg; 750 kg payload; modules for cargo, casualty evacuation, route clearance, EOD, ISR, counter-drone and remote weapon stations
Lineage
Every Milrem Robotics (majority-owned by EDGE Group) machine in order.
Made, sold and where
Unit counts are usually company figures; analysts often disagree.
- Price
- Not published
- How to get one
- No official buying page found
- Built
- Tallinn plant can make over 500 THeMIS a year
- Sold or delivered
- Acquired by 20 nations including 8 NATO members
- Where it is sold or used
- Tallinn, Estonia; second line with VDL Defentec in Born, Netherlands (2026); Hanwha to produce locally in Australia
- Customers and pilots
- Estonia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the UK and the US; Ukraine
Where it works
3 reported deployments.
- Deployed
Ukrainian armed forces · since 2022
Milrem says its THeMIS ground robot is deployed in Ukraine. Milrem Robotics
- Trial ended
Operation Barkhane forces
THeMIS was tested in service during the Barkhane counter-insurgency operation in Mali. Milrem Robotics
- Ordered
Armed Forces of Ukraine (funded by the Netherlands) · Built at VDL Defentec, Born (Netherlands) · since 2026-06-03
The first Dutch-built THeMIS robot vehicles were handed to the Dutch government in June 2026 for delivery to Ukraine. More than 100 THeMIS planned under the Dutch-funded programme (Jun 2026); Janes reports over 150 expected by end-2026 Soldier Systems Daily
News
The latest 2, newest first. Summaries are ours; tap through for the original.
- Hanwha to build and sell THeMIS in Australia
Hanwha Aerospace bought two THeMIS and agreed to market, produce and support it in Australia and New Zealand.
Milrem Robotics - Dutch-built THeMIS handed over for Ukraine
Milrem and VDL Defentec delivered the first THeMIS from a new line in Born, part of a Dutch-funded programme of more than 100 for Ukraine.
Milrem Robotics
Side by side with its peers
Picked by the same rules for every robot: another maker’s robot that moves the same way, is at the same stage and does at least one of the same main jobs, first shown within two years. Closer size and price rank higher. Few robots match closely, so these are the nearest matches. How we choose
| Measure | THeMISMilrem Robotics (majority-owned by EDGE Group) |  X-series (X-2 / Universal Carrier)Digital Concepts EngineeringSame job: casualty evacuation · Both on tracks · Both on sale or in pilots |
|---|---|---|
| First shown | 2015 | 2017-09 |
| Status | Commercial | Commercial |
| Height | 116 cm | — |
| Weight | 1815 kg | — |
| Joints | — | — |
| Speed | 20 km/h | — |
| Payload | 750 kg | — |
| Battery | 1.5 h | — |
| Price | — | — |
Sources
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