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Ukraine’s War Bots Get an AI Brain to Fix Themselves on the Frontlines
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Ukrainian defense companies have introduced an artificial intelligence-based digital assistant designed to support maintenance and repair of the domestically produced “Shablya” remote combat module in field conditions.
According to Ukrainian developers Roboneers and NeoLens on February 23, the new system is intended to assist crews and technical personnel working with the “Shablya Mk 19(M)” and “Shablya M2” configurations. The companies presented the solution as a tool that enables rapid access to critical technical documentation directly in operational environments.
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The AI assistant functions as an interactive knowledge base, allowing users to retrieve structured information on the design, configuration, and servicing of the combat module. It provides step-by-step guidance for operating and maintaining integrated weapons systems, including the Browning M2 heavy machine gun and the Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher.
Developers state that the platform relies exclusively on verified materials, including official documentation and manufacturer-approved video instructions. In addition to technical specifications, the system offers recommendations on safe operation procedures in combat scenarios.
The service has previously been used by Ukrainian military personnel as a diagnostic and repair tool for Western-supplied armored vehicles, including HMMWV and MaxxPro platforms, according to the companies.
At present, the assistant operates through a web interface that requires an internet connection. Roboneers and NeoLens said they plan to expand the system’s capabilities by launching a dedicated mobile application with full offline functionality.
Such an update would allow personnel to access repair guidance in areas where connectivity is unavailable or disrupted by electronic warfare measures.
Earlier, a Ukrainian reconnaissance-strike ground robot, the Droid TW-7.62 developed by DevDroid, reportedly captured three Russian soldiers during an operation in the Lyman direction.
According to the company, the mission was carried out remotely by the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade without exposing Ukrainian personnel to direct fire, demonstrating the expanding role of AI-enabled unmanned ground systems on the battlefield.
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