RMachine - unmanned ground system for: communication demining surveillance reconnaissance perimeter security logistics support resupply missions evacuation patrollin UAVs' mothership

We are raising investment to develop and scale a multifunctional, dual-use unmanned solution capable of performing a wide range of defense and civilian missions

Investor
1
Raised
1 k€
Goal
20 k€

Our Strategy

  • The Problem We Address

    Modern def- and high-risk civilian missions still rely on humans for repetitive, dangerous tasks, exposing lives and limiting scalability. Existing robotic solutions are costly, hard to deploy at scale, and built for narrow use cases. As a result, robotics has yet to become a systemic pillar of modern defense or high-risk civilian op-s.

  • Our Mission

    is to build a scalable robotic system for defense and security operations that replaces manpower-intensive tasks with distributed, semi-autonomous units, reducing human risk and increasing operational effectiveness.

  • Our Vision

    is a future where robotic systems form a core layer of national defense and high-risk civillian missions, allowing even smaller countries to deter and resist aggression through technological superiority rather than numerical advantage.

  • Strategic Impact

    Our solution transforms robotics from a niche capability into a force multiplier at scale. By enabling robotic saturation of the battlefield and high-risk zones, we increase military effectiveness, protect human lives, and allow smaller nations to defend their sovereignty when equipped with the right systems. This is not just a product. It is an infrastructure layer for modern defense.

If you are an investor, grant fund, or strategic partner ready to back scalable defense and dual-use technology, now is the time to engage. Submit the form and let’s discuss how this project can deliver both strategic impact and strong investment returns.

What Makes RMachine Truly Unique?

Integrated Autonomous Mission System (Hardware + Software + Comms)

RMachine is not a standalone UGV - it is a full-stack autonomous mission system that unifies a robust unmanned ground platform, an AI-driven mission operating system, and a resilient multi-channel communication layer. This combination enables coordinated multi-robot missions impossible for single-purpose ground vehicles.

AI-Powered Situational Awareness & Mission Control

The system integrates AI/ML processing for: multi-sensor fusion, automated threat detection, autonomous navigation, tactical mission planning. The Mission Planner allows one operator to supervise entire fleets with minimal cognitive load, shifting robotics from “remote-controlled tool” to “autonomous mission partner.”

Resilient, Multi-Layer Communications

RMachine combines mesh networking, 4G/5G, LoRa, Starlink, military radios, and fallback peer-to-peer channels. This architecture ensures mission continuity even under jamming, degraded connectivity, or GNSS denial - enabling robots to operate in the most contested environments.

Mission Resilience & Self-Recovery Logic

Through autonomous behaviours: retreat, regroup, task reassignment, or fallback navigation the system can maintain mission continuity despite platform loss, communication degradation, or environmental threats.

Designed for Production & Industrial Scaling in Europe

EU-based legal entity & supply chain sovereignty Modular manufacturing aligned with NATO standards Ready for certification pathways (cybersecurity, MIL-spec, export compliance) This makes RMachine an attractive candidate for EU defence programs (EDF, PESCO, national MoDs).

Modular, Multi-Role Architecture

A single platform can instantly switch roles thanks to plug-and-play mission modules. RMachine supports logistics, demining, sensing, perimeter protection, communication relay, evacuation assistance, drone docking/charging (“mothership mode”), and more - all within one unified ecosystem. This reduces procurement cost, simplifies training, and enables rapid adaptation to emerging mission needs.

Fleet-Level Autonomy & Swarm Coordination

Designed for missions where one robot is never enough, RMachine enables a fleet of platforms to share vision, tasks, and decision-making in real time. Robots operate as a coordinated system - allocating tasks, rerouting around threats, extending coverage, and recovering from EW disruption - dramatically increasing operational scalability and mission resilience.

Energy Efficiency & Long Endurance

The platform is engineered for extreme autonomy, capable of multi-day deployments without resupply. Long endurance unlocks missions where human presence is impossible or too risky: persistent surveillance, demining lanes, communication relay, patrols, and more.

Affordable Scalability

Unlike incumbents priced at €300k+, RMachine’s cost structure (≈€40k per platform) enables deployment of fleets, not individual robots. This radically shifts economics from “single expensive tool” to “scalable operational capability.”

Customizable, Extensible, and Dual-Use Ready

The flexible architecture allows: integration with third-party modules and sensors, adaptation to civil high-risk operations (CBRN, firefighting support, disaster response), compliance with EU requirements for dual-use innovation. This extensibility significantly broadens addressable markets.

Validated by Grants, Investors, and the Military (LOIs)

Granted by brave1

In 2024, RMachine received a development grant from Brave1, the Ukrainian government defense innovation platform. This support confirms the operational relevance of the project and its high priority for military and security applications.

Invested by ScaleWolf

In 2023, RMachine secured its first pre-seed investment, providing early validation of the project’s vision and laying a strong foundation for further development, scalable growth, market readiness, and long-term execution.

Representative of Electronic Warfare & Intelligence Unit

“We believe RMachines can become a key enabler of this concept. The future lies in autonomous mobile EW platforms capable of moving across the battlefield and flexibly executing missions.”

Representative of Strike UGV Unit

“Group-level of RMachine UGV control is essential. Platforms need to communicate, coordinate, and share data as a single network to increase survivability and overall effectiveness.”

Representative of Logistics & Support Unit

“Autonomous ground vehicles capable of operating as part of a coordinated system are critical for modern operations. Solutions such as RMachine can significantly improve resupply, evacuation, and support tasks while reducing exposure of personnel to high-risk zones.”

European Commission (Security & Defence / Horizon Europe)

The European Commission, through its security and defence research programs, has consistently emphasized the need to automate operations in border security and high-risk environments. Ground robotic systems are increasingly recognized as a key capability for reducing human exposure while maintaining operational effectiveness.

RMachine Features

Human Risk Reduction

By shifting high-risk reconnaissance, surveillance, and frontline operations from humans to robotic systems, RMachine significantly reduces exposure to danger and preserves human life across combat and security environments.

Persistent Situational Awareness

RMachine enables continuous situational awareness by providing persistent monitoring and data collection over extended periods, delivering reliable intelligence in environments where sustained human presence is impractical or unsafe.

Human-in-the-Loop Operations

Machine operates under a human-in-the-loop model, enabling operators to supervise, intervene, and make critical decisions remotely, while minimizing direct exposure to hazardous or hostile environments.

Modular & Scalable Architecture

RMachine is built on a modular and scalable architecture that allows configurations to be adapted to specific mission requirements, enabling rapid deployment across diverse operational, security, and civil-use scenarios.

Cost-Efficient Scalability

By prioritizing cost-efficient design and scalable production, RMachine enables wide deployment without disproportionate budget growth, making advanced robotic capabilities economically viable across defense, security, and civil operations.

Cross-Domain Deployment

RMachine supports a broad range of missions: from surveillance and reconnaissance to logistics support and hazard detection eliminating the need for multiple specialized systems and enabling efficient deployment across defense, security, and civil domains.

Mission-Critical Connectivity

Relies on a resilient, multi-channel comms layer that dynamically combines satellite, cellular, long-range, and direct radio links to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. Built on secure, industry-standard networking protocols.

Dual-Use Applications

Designed for both defense and civil use, RMachine can be deployed across a wide range of applications including emergency response, disaster relief, infrastructure protection, and border security, extending its value far beyond purely military operations.

Benefits for Investors

  • Aligned with EU Defence & Dual-Use Needs

    RMachine directly addresses Europe’s priority needs in autonomous logistics, EW-resilient operations, anti-drone, and demining, while its dual-use architecture ensures relevance beyond active conflict scenarios.

  • EU Entity & IP Ownership

    The company operates through an EU-registered legal entity with intellectual property incorporated within EU jurisdiction, ensuring regulatory clarity, IP sovereignty, and procurement compatibility.

  • EU Manufacturing Strategy

    Manufacturing capabilities are planned within the EU, supporting supply-chain sovereignty, compliance with European standards, and scalable industrial production.

  • High-Quality Deep-Tech Platform

    RMachine combines advanced autonomy software, AI-enabled systems, and modular hardware into a high-quality deep-tech product suitable for European and global markets.

  • Strong Dual-Use Economics

    The platform serves both defence and civil high-risk use cases, reducing dependency on the duration of armed conflicts and expanding long-term addressable markets.

  • Fast Iteration via Field Validation

    Continuous access to real operational environments enables rapid iteration, constant validation with military users, and accelerated product improvement.

  • Proven Military Execution Team

    The team has delivered multiple military and dual-use projects, including solutions without direct global analogues, demonstrating execution capability in complex defence environments.

  • Early Market Validation

    LOIs, institutional engagement, and grant support provide tangible proof of demand and a clear path toward pilot deployments and revenue.

  • Clear Scale & Exit Path

    Successful completion of the MVP and achievement of battlefield-proven validation position RMachine for Series A funding and strategic outcomes with European defence primes and global industrial partners.

Roadmap

Chronology of our actions towards the goal

Having a clear plan is the basis for achieving the goal. We strive to meet the deadlines of our plan

Our Team

We are a multidisciplinary team with the technical and operational expertise required to design, develop, and deploy the RMachine unmanned vehicle. Our experience enables us to translate complex concepts into reliable, field-ready solutions with clear demand across defense, security, and broader dual-use applications.

Dmytro Shemidko

Dmytro Shemidko

CEO
  • 5+ years in construction engineering & plant design
  • International project delivery: EU, South America, USA
  • Project budgets: €2M–€50M
  • End-to-end project management: planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management
  • Quality, compliance & documentation oversight
  • On-time & on-budget delivery of complex projects
  • Business building from scratch driven by critical thinking
Iryna Sukhomlyn

Iryna Sukhomlyn

CBDO
  • 19 years as business leader, entrepreneur & operations executive
  • Serial founder & CEO: built, scaled, and exited businesses
  • Proven business growth: from <$3K to $700K company value
  • Revenue scaling: from zero to $250K+ within 3 years
  • Go-to-market & strategy leadership across B2B, B2C, and e-commerce
  • International experience: EU, UAE, Kazakhstan, USA, Israeli, China
  • Partnerships, sales & negotiations with clients, suppliers, and investors
Dmytro Zhyvitskyi

Dmytro Zhyvitskyi

CTO
  • 20+ years in robotics & mechanical engineering
  • Founder & CEO since 2016
  • Dozens of high-tech projects delivered globally
  • Defense & military-grade systems experience
  • Humanoid robots for medical institutions
  • Autonomous anti-air combat platforms
  • Full-stack hardware expertise: mechanics, electronics, firmware
  • System architecture & hardware design responsibility
Dmytro Deineka

Dmytro Deineka

Head of Manufacturing
  • 6+ years in robotics prototyping and advanced manufacturing
  • Technology-intensive robotics projects delivery
  • Robotic arm for medical training with human motor skill replication
  • Mini Osprey-type robotic platform
  • Humanoid animatronics
  • Advanced machining expertise: CNC and precision manufacturing
  • Process engineering for complex mechanical assemblies
  • Prototype assembly & serial production setup

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