Helhest is an off-road three-wheeled ground robot. It is primarily intended for autonomous deployment in locations where it is not easy to use aerial vehicles, such as security zones around airports and industrial complexes, or in environments with dense vegetation. This allows it to guard large areas with unpaved terrain and manage heavy load logistics.
Its name comes from the mythical three-legged horse of Danish mythology. Three support points ensure stable traction in terrains where four-wheeled machines lose contact with the ground. The robot is designed with a focus on low cost, high durability, and speed. It can travel up to 20 km/h, carry a payload of up to 100 kg, overcome half-meter obstacles, and even operate when turned upside down. In addition, it can automatically detect complete or side overturning and right itself back into operational position, which significantly increases its resilience during autonomous deployment in the field.
Founders
- Karel Zimmerman
- Bedřich Himmel
- Tomáš Svoboda