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A Stanford-developed startup NeoLens AI repair assistant is quietly reshaping how Ukrainian forces keep their vehicles running under fire—and for the Armed Forces, it’s provided free of charge, according to the NeoLens website.
NeoLens, created to support mechanics in harsh and fast-changing environments, offers real-time repair guidance, automated workflows, and instant parts ordering. The system is fully functional offline—an important feature for units working on the front line without stable connectivity—and updates continuously with new documentation and maintenance data.
Designed around the needs of field mechanics, NeoLens combines official technical manuals with expert-level AI troubleshooting.
The platform delivers step-by-step instructions, integrated diagrams and videos, and alternative repair methods when standard procedures fail. Units can request support for Humvee, MaxxPro and M113 vehicles, with developers able to integrate new equipment into the system in just a few days.
Ukrainian logistics and repair crews report significant gains. According to Ihor Simutin, commander of a logistics repair unit, NeoLens “saves hours of work, improves mechanic safety, and helps extend the lifespan of equipment,” with crews actively requesting to use the tool.
For frontline units, the advantage is tangible: faster repairs, fewer errors, and increased operational readiness even in zero-line conditions.
The company says more than 200 pieces of equipment have already been restored with its assistance, solving 99% of common issues and cutting troubleshooting time by up to 24 times.
With Ukraine facing constant equipment losses and extreme wear in combat, an AI assistant able to guide repairs anytime, anywhere, is becoming a great force multiplier—one built for wartime realities.
Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has predicted that armed drones equipped with artificial intelligence could soon operate without human involvement, attacking pre-designated targets independently.
Zelenskyy made the remarks during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
