Support Equipment

Tencore AI Kit

Also known as
  • AI Kit for UGVs
  • AI KIT

Tencore AI Kit is a Ukrainian autonomy and operator-assistance package for unmanned ground platforms, reducing constant manual driving while adding goal-and-route control, operator override, telemetry, signal-loss return behavior, and configurable failsafe logic.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Ukraine
Built by
Tencore
Type
Autonomy kit for unmanned ground vehicles
Service note
2020s
Designer
Tencore
Designed
2020s
Unit cost
Average cost reported at about $1,000 depending on subscription level
Produced
Developed from September 2025; publicly presented in July 2026

Specifications

Platform class
Autonomy and operator-assistance package for unmanned ground platforms
Control mode
Goal-and-route assisted movement with operator supervision and manual takeover
Operator override
Operator can take over forward/backward and left/right movement; AI resumes autonomous movement when controls return to neutral
Signal-loss behavior
Return logic can turn the platform around and follow the previously traveled route after link loss
Operator interface
Real-time telemetry for movement, heading, battery state, and link quality
Movement profiles
Multiple movement profiles with speeds up to 15 km/h, adjusted by terrain, payload, and mission requirements
Mission setup
Software tools configure tasks, mission parameters, platform behavior, and review recorded video from signal-loss events
Compatibility
Tencore states that AI Kit is compatible with different UGV platforms; Defender Media reported current supply on TerMIT 2.0
Autonomy Functions

Tencore describes AI Kit as a control layer that shifts routine driving work from the operator to software while preserving manual control when the operator intervenes.

Hands-free movement

The operator sets the movement goal while the kit manages route-following behavior and reduces constant stick input.

Manual handover

Forward/backward and left/right movement can be taken over manually, after which the software resumes autonomous movement when controls return to neutral.

Link-loss response

The return logic can execute a 180-degree turn and follow the previous route when communications are lost.

Operator picture

Live telemetry covers movement, heading, battery status, and connection quality for supervised use in unstable signal conditions.

Compatible Ground Platforms

Tencore presents AI Kit as an autonomy package for UGV platforms rather than as a stand-alone vehicle or payload.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
TerMIT 2.0, Tracked unmanned ground vehicle, Support EquipmentTerMIT 2.0Tracked UGV platform

Mezha reported Tencore's AI Kit as software for unmanned ground platforms and specifically described the signal-loss return logic as allowing TerMIT to turn around and return along its previous route.

Sources: Mezha on Tencore AI Kit

Timeline

Tencore AI Kit Key Events

  1. AI Kit publicly presented

    Mezha, United24 Media, and Defender Media reported Tencore's public rollout of AI Kit as autonomy software for unmanned ground platforms.

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