Russian Engineers Build Mobile Robots to Handle Heavy Warehouse Work
Developed at Don State Technical University, the robots can move 100-kilogram loads across warehouses and outdoor areas, reducing the need for human heavy lifting
At Don State Technical University, researchers have unveiled a mobile robot designed for warehouse logistics, capable of transporting goods weighing up to 100 kilograms both indoors and outdoors. The machine can climb ramps at angles up to 25 degrees, navigate using radio beacons within storage zones, and travel between buildings autonomously.
Taking humans out of hazardous work
According to Andrey Izyumov, head of the university’s Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, the robot is aimed at companies with large industrial or logistics sites.
The project was funded by the Innovation Promotion Foundation under the Student Startup program, part of Russia’s University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform initiative.
By integrating autonomous navigation and load-handling capabilities, the new robot shows how universities are driving practical automation in Russia — creating machines that don’t just move materials, but also help protect workers and boost industrial productivity.
