Inside Italian defence tech (2026)
Jul 17




Rollo Robotics is an Estonian robotics company developing 1ROLLO, an autonomous one-wheeled security robot for physical patrol and monitoring. The company describes its goal as bringing human-level perception, communication and mobility to environments where traditional human patrols are costly, inefficient or unsafe.




Rollo Robotics is an Estonian robotics company developing 1ROLLO, an autonomous one-wheeled security robot for physical patrol and monitoring. The company describes its goal as bringing human-level perception, communication and mobility to environments where traditional human patrols are costly, inefficient or unsafe.

Designs and manufactures armoured tactical vehicles, special-purpose transport and electronic warfare systems for defence, emergency response and civil security markets.
4 roles
Builds Mastermind, an edge-native agentic AI box that turns cheap third-party drones into coordinated autonomous squads operating in denied environments. Raised $2.1M pre-seed in 2026 led by Seraphim Space with backing from the UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
2 roles
Builds ATEX-certified ground robots for autonomous inspection, gas detection and manipulation in explosive atmospheres across oil and gas, chemical, power and emergency response sectors.
1 role

Manufacturer of the VR FOX 4x4 ultra-lightweight tactical vehicle for special forces and reconnaissance. Founded by motorsport engineers, the platform carries a 1-tonne payload at 160 km/h. Signed contract with Latvia's National Armed Forces for 30+ vehicles.
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