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CommunicationPublished on 26 February 2024

Remote-controlled excavator in action: An example of successful collaboration

The supporting walls of the tank target line had to be restored on the Wichlen shooting range. For this purpose, armasuisse carried out an assignment with the Engineer/Rescue/NBC Training Unit (LVb G/Rttg/ABC) in July and October 2023. Single-term conscripts from the Engineer/Rescue/NBC Training Unit Command were able to successfully perform restoration work with the unmanned, remote-controlled walking excavator known as «Armano». An interview with three persons who were involved.

An unmanned, yellow excavator, which is operated by remote control and is in the process of dig-ging a trench. Nature can be seen in the background.