New 3D-printed off-roading robot made from recycled materials

A European collaboration between Lemki Robotix (Ukraine), iSCALE 3D (Germany), and Zeykan Robotics (Czech Republic) has unveiled the world’s first fully 3D-printed autonomous off-road robot made entirely from recycled materials. The robot’s body, wheels, and rims are fabricated using reinforced recycled polymers—glass fiber-reinforced recycled polypropylene for the sealed body, puncture-proof recycled polyurethane for airless wheels, and carbon fiber-reinforced nylon for rims—ensuring durability in harsh outdoor environments. Equipped with 360° cameras, LiDAR, and Starlink satellite connectivity, it supports real-time remote operation and autonomous navigation via an onboard neural network, capable of functioning even in GPS-denied areas. Designed for challenging applications such as military logistics, search and rescue, precision agriculture, and infrastructure inspection, the hermetically sealed robot can cross shallow water and operate reliably in demanding conditions. This project exemplifies the potential of large-format 3D printing to