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XRC Robotics
Fully sovereign UK designer and manufacturer of the RHINO modular UGV (225 kg base weight, 450 kg payload, 40 km/h, 80 km range, up to 7 h runtime) that switches between reconnaissance, logistics and casualty-evacuation roles in the field. Feb 2026 UK MoD contract supplied RHINOs into British Army frontline experimentation — the first time the MoD fast-tracked a domestic robotic platform into frontline experimental programmes (ARX RAPSTONE-order precedent for registered tier).
HeadquartersWindsor, GB
Founded2021
Defense fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentDefense
StageBootstrapped
FoundersCam Knighton (Founder)
Regions servedEurope
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Machinesecurity
RHINO
- Modular UGV: 450 kg payload, 225 kg base weight, up to 7 h runtime, 40 km/h top speed, 80 km operational range; role-switchable between recon, logistics and CASEVAC
vendor-stated specifications reported by press
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2026-02-15First fast-tracked UK MoD UGV contract: RHINO supplied to British Army frontline experimentation programmesUK Defence Journal
2026-02-15UK Army to test modular RHINO ground robot ↗Defence Blog
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