Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Defence
  • /
  • HORIBA MIRA showcases autonomous JCB Track Loader at DSEI

Defence

HORIBA MIRA showcases autonomous JCB Track Loader at DSEI

HORIBA MIRA is showcasing its autonomous unmanned JCB Compact Track Loader at DSEI this week.

Designed to conduct engineering tasks that are considered too dangerous for an operator, the autonomous unmanned Track Loader has a number of modes of operation including manual, remote control, teleoperation and fully autonomous operation.

The Track Loader development was delivered in partnership with JCB and was supported by Innovate UK as part of the Intelligent Autonomous Digital Construction Machines programme. HORIBA MIRA integrated its latest version of the Modular Autonomous Control System (MACE) to the roof of a drive by wire JCB 205T Track Loader. Use of a modular rack mounting enables the system to be easily moved on to other vehicles with little preparation. The third generation MACE system is HORIBA MIRA’s latest unmanned ground vehicle control system which continues to benefit from further testing and investments improving functionality and reliability.

Advertisement
DSEI 2025

Designed for both civil and defence use, the Autonomous Unmanned Track Loader can complete a number of different engineering tasks, many of which have been identified by the British Army in their Remote and Autonomous Systems (RAS) programme. Specifically the Track Loader is capable of unmanned support to combat engineering and manoeuvre as well as infrastructure build.

Andy Maloney, Chief Engineer for Defence Solutions at HORIBA MIRA, said: “The requirements put on autonomous machines by the construction industry are, in a number of scenarios, very similar to those that military engineers face. This covers both the tasks themselves and the demanding environmental conditions the systems must operate in.

Advertisement
ODU RT

“Combining JCB’s expertise in machine development with HORIBA MIRA’s extensive background in autonomous vehicle technologies has enabled the development of an engineering support vehicle to meet the unique and specific demands of the defence environment.”

HORIBA MIRA’s MACE is also fitted to a number of other platforms including PANAMA, the British Army’s current IED Detect system, a part of the Route Proving and Clearance capability, as well as their new small UGV designed for Hazardous Scene Assessments.

Advertisement
PTC PTC
Lucideon and MTC enter strategic partnership

Aerospace Defence

Lucideon and MTC enter strategic partnership

1 July 2025

Development and commercialisation organisation (DCO) specialising in advanced materials, Lucideon, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to drive next-gen performance in advanced ceramics.

Teledyne FLIR OEM unveils new brand and website

Aerospace Defence Security

Teledyne FLIR OEM unveils new brand and website

1 July 2025

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the strategic evolution of the Teledyne FLIR OEM brand.

UKDI launched to harness innovative tech for UK Armed Forces

Defence

UKDI launched to harness innovative tech for UK Armed Forces

1 July 2025

Today the UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has been formally established and begins work to streamline delivery of innovative technology to British Armed Forces personnel.

VIVO completes SLA smart energy trial at HMS Collingwood

Defence

VIVO completes SLA smart energy trial at HMS Collingwood

1 July 2025

A smart technology trial by VIVO Defence Services, in partnership with Equans, has resulted in a 44% reduction in energy use in a Single Living Accommodation (SLA) barrack block on a military base.

Advertisement
Leonardo RT
SSRO issues single source contracts regulatory guidance for QSCs

Defence

SSRO issues single source contracts regulatory guidance for QSCs

1 July 2025

Following consultation with stakeholders, the SSRO has published new guidance on how the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts applies to qualifying sub-contracts (QSCs).

BAE Systems launch new returners programme

Defence

BAE Systems launch new returners programme

30 June 2025

For the past seven years, BAE Systems and STEM Returners have been working together to help engineers across the UK return to work after a career break and today the partnership has announced a new programme at BAE Maritime and Land Defence Solutions in Portsmouth and the Radar Integration Test Facility in Cowes, which will include 10 positions and see the ...

Advertisement
Leonardo RT