Bogdan Zmiy has passed away: how the engineer's creation saved the lives of sapper.
28.10.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
28.10.2025
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Sad news about the loss of a Ukrainian engineer
On October 26, Ukrainian engineer Bogdan Zmiy tragically passed away. He was the founder of the company 'Rover TEK' and co-author of the robotic machine for demining called 'Zmiy'. His contribution to enhancing Ukraine's defense capability amidst the war with Russia was extremely significant, as he developed technologies that saved the lives of both sappers and civilians.Robotic machine 'Zmiy'
The robotic machine 'Zmiy' was created to clear areas of explosive devices, significantly simplifying and accelerating the demining process. It is capable of traversing swamps and rough terrain while withstanding mine explosions, reducing risks for sappers.Bogdan Zmiy planned to expand the production of 'Zmiy' machines to meet the needs of Ukrainian military personnel on the front lines. He believed that their work was vital and heroic, emphasizing that robotic machines are the future. Zmiy stressed the necessity of finding new ways to achieve victory over the enemy, as 'bullets have no eyes'.A loss for Ukraine
The Ukrainian demining machine became an important tool in the fight against the consequences of war, saving many lives. The death of Bogdan Zmiy is a great loss for the Ukrainian military and engineering community.According to inkorr.com: The tragic news of Bogdan Zmiy's death came as a shock to colleagues and everyone who was familiar with his work. His innovations, particularly in the field of security, will leave a tremendous legacy that will serve Ukraine in the fight against the consequences of war long after his passing.
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