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The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Gladiator TUGV) was created in 2005 to assist the United States Marine Corps with Ship To Object Maneuver (STOM) missions. It was designed to be a medium-sized robotic system that would reduce risks and protect Marines during conflict. Manufactured by Carnegie Mellon’s National Robotics Engineering Center, the Gladiator has the capacity to perform tasks such as surveillance, reconnaissance, assault, and breaching missions. It is a versatile and capable vehicle. The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle has remote imagery software that can transmit various types of images. It is designed to support various missions on the battlefield, such as surveillance and assault. Additionally, it can attach different payloads, like a megaphone or tear-gas system, and has strong armor. The Gladiator Program is a development initiative by the U.S. Marine Corps to create a tactical unmanned ground vehicle system. The program aims to address deficiencies in existing unmanned vehicles and support dismounted infantry in various missions such as reconnaissance, direct engagement, and obstacle breaching. The Marine Corps developed a Concept Validation Model (CVM) vehicle, which went through several iterations and improvements, including size adjustments and weapon platform changes. The program eventually led to the production of six prototypes, which were then repurposed for autonomous resupply operations. The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV) was designed to be easily transported and adaptable to different environments on the battlefield. It enhances the ability of Marines to complete their missions by performing scouting, surveillance, obstacle breaching, and reconnaissance tasks. The TUGV system can also be used for remote reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and small unit resupply. It is small enough to be deployed worldwide for ground, aircraft, and sea transport missions. The Gladiator is configured as a Mobile Base Unit capable of carrying extra ammunition or payload. Each Gladiator is equipped with a remote control unit to display mission data and surveillance, which is transmitted through a non-tethered military link.