Ukrainian engineering company XTI Engineering has unveiled the domestically developed HART 5100 remotely operating demining system, made with 80% local components and significantly more affordable than foreign alternatives.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform.
“A year ago, I visited the plant where these machines are made. Back then, it was just an idea. Today, it’s a finished product already working in the field. Mass production is ahead. And this is not just the story of one manufacturer — it’s a sign of how fast the entire sector is developing. In 2022, Ukraine had no domestic demining machines. Now, there are nearly a dozen manufacturers producing various types of machines and equipment,” said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.
Most components and all electronics for the HART 5100 are designed and manufactured by XTI Engineering in Kharkiv. Other Ukrainian factories also contribute: some parts come from Kharkiv-based enterprises, while radiators for serial production models are supplied from Sumy.
The machine can be operated remotely from up to 600 meters away, ensuring the safety of the operator. With a signal repeater, the safe control range can be extended to over one kilometer. The system is equipped with wide-angle cameras for improved visibility.
The HART 5100 demining machine is priced at approximately $500,000. A leasing option has been introduced in partnership with a Ukrainian bank, allowing demining operators who cannot afford an upfront purchase to acquire the equipment through installment payments.
Earlier reports said that the HART 5100 had been officially certified in Ukraine as a remote humanitarian demining system. It operates at a working speed of 1.5 km per hour and can clear over two hectares of land contaminated with explosive hazards in a single daylight shift. The demining depth reaches 300 mm, and its interchangeable tools allow it to adapt to different soil types.
Photo: Ministry of Economy of Ukraine
Source: Ukrainian manufacturers unveil HART 5100 mine clearing vehicle
