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MVP Robotics

Defense marketmanufacturingsecurityCurated record

MVP Robotics builds semi-autonomous robotic training platforms for sports and tactical applications. The HEKTR (Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot) is a fully armored all-terrain live-fire target reaching 20+ mph with 360° real-time shot detection and autonomous motion mimicking human adversaries. MVP Sprint is a mobile football training robot operating at 16 mph with self-righting technology. Both platforms use autonomous control with after-action review data analytics.

HeadquartersBurlington, US
Founded2015
Defense fundingNot disclosed
Team11-50
Deployments1
Open roles2
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StageNot listed
FoundersQuinn Connell (CEO), Elliot Kastner (Co-Founder)
Regions servedNorth America, Global
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinesecurity

HEKTR

  • Semi-autonomous all-terrain live-fire target; 20+ mph; 360° real-time shot detection; used by US Special Forces and DoD ranges since 2018

    Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot for military and law enforcement tactical training

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Machinemanufacturing

MVP Sprint

  • Autonomous football training robot; 16 mph; self-righting technology; adopted by NFL, college, and high school programs

    Mobile robotic training dummy for athlete performance and safety

    Claim source
DP

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2024-12-03U.S. Marine Corps (TMIT program)military_trainingUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
HR

Hiring signal

Public job board · 2026-07-13

Open roles2

Hiring is an operating signal, not deployment evidence. Roles are refreshed from the company’s public careers system.

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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2018-01-01HEKTR tactical robots deployed at US Special Forces and DoD training rangesMVP Robotics
2017-01-01Won NFL 1st & Future Competition 2017; tested by LA Rams featured on HBO Hard KnocksMVP Robotics
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Source ledger

4 unique public sources