Israel Creates Mechanical Octopus That Does In 2 Hours What Soldiers Took 48 Hours to Do Inside Tanks Full of Grease, Heat, and Hazardous Chemicals

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 16/02/2026 at 11:03

Updated on 16/02/2026 at 11:05

Polvo mecânico reduz manutenção de tanques de 48 para 2 horas e elimina exposição de soldados a riscos químicos e térmicos.

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Developed by Ruby AI for the Israeli Defense Forces, the mechanical octopus reduces tank maintenance from 48 hours to 2 hours, operates with total autonomy in mud, heat and toxic chemical products, and eliminates direct exposure of soldiers to physical and chemical risks

A robot known as a mechanical octopus, developed by the Israeli company Ruby AI for the Israeli Defense Forces, reduces tank maintenance from 48 hours to two hours, operating autonomously and eliminating soldiers’ exposure to chemical and thermal risks.

Autonomous System Mechanical Octopus Transforms Tank Maintenance Operations

The Israeli company Ruby AI is said to have developed a specialized robotic system for the Israeli Defense Forces. The Jerusalem Post reported that the robot transforms a manual 48-hour process into a simplified two-hour autonomous task.

Operating with full autonomy, the system eliminates the need for personnel in high-risk zones. The technology protects soldiers from toxic chemicals, corrosive oils and extreme thermal conditions during tank maintenance operations.

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Physical AI Core Enables Operation in Mud, Dust and Extreme Temperatures

“We are developing both the robotic arms themselves and their brains,” said Daniel Ben Dov to the Jerusalem Post. A veteran of the defense and aerospace industries, he founded the company in 2020 with a focus on dirty, monotonous and dangerous tasks.

The CEO stated that the company avoids consumer robots considered “cute” and focuses efforts on heavy, repetitive and risky physical work. The system was designed to operate in the chaos of the real world, without requiring a clean floor or perfect lighting.

According to Ben Dov, the secret lies in what the company calls Physical AI. It is a core capable of learning elements of the physical world, understanding what it sees and executing precise actions in complex environments.

He explained that the robot can work in mud, dust, heat, and cold. Using sensors and spatial intelligence, the system perceives the complexity of the engine and learns to navigate around obstacles that would impede a standard machine.

According to released information, the system achieved full functionality, protecting employees from dangerous maintenance tasks and significantly reducing the time required for services.

Previous Experience Includes Autonomous Refueling Robot in the United Arab Emirates

Before the agreement with the Israeli Defense Forces, Ruby AI is said to have worked with the United Arab Emirates. The company deployed a fully autonomous refueling robot for operations deemed high risk.

“If a robot knows how to refuel, it knows how to handle hazardous materials,” noted Ben Dov. This logic is being applied broadly in the development of the mechanical octopus for tank cleaning.

The cleaning robot is described as just the beginning. The company is testing prototypes with different purposes, expanding the scope of automation in military environments.

New Prototypes Include 100-Kilogram Wheel Replacement and Underground Tunnel Cleaning

Among the ongoing projects, the company is developing robots capable of replacing 100-kilogram tank wheels. This task is cited as a frequent cause of back injuries for mechanics.

Another initiative involves specialized robots, non-humanoid, capable of crawling in mud and water to clean underground tunnels. These systems are designed to operate in hard-to-reach environments.

Ruby AI is also working on five-fingered bionic arms aimed at high-precision military medicine. The goal is to enable therapeutic surgeries in environments contaminated by chemical or biological agents.

According to the company, the aim is not to replace soldiers on the front lines but to eliminate burdens, risks, and the hard work of military maintenance. The focus remains on automating heavy and dangerous tasks through the mechanical octopus.

Israel Creates Mechanical Octopus That Does In 2 Hours What Soldiers Took 48 Hours to Do Inside Tanks Full of Grease, Heat, and Hazardous Chemicals

Developed by Ruby AI for the Israeli Defense Forces, the mechanical octopus reduces tank maintenance from 48 hours to 2 hours, operates with total autonomy in mud, heat and toxic chemical products, and eliminates direct exposure of soldiers to physical and chemical risks

Autonomous System Mechanical Octopus Transforms Tank Maintenance Operations

Physical AI Core Enables Operation in Mud, Dust and Extreme Temperatures

Previous Experience Includes Autonomous Refueling Robot in the United Arab Emirates

New Prototypes Include 100-Kilogram Wheel Replacement and Underground Tunnel Cleaning

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Israel Creates Mechanical Octopus That Does In 2 Hours What Soldiers Took 48 Hours to Do Inside Tanks Full of Grease, Heat, and Hazardous Chemicals

Developed by Ruby AI for the Israeli Defense Forces, the mechanical octopus reduces tank maintenance from 48 hours to 2 hours, operates with total autonomy in mud, heat and toxic chemical products, and eliminates direct exposure of soldiers to physical and chemical risks

Autonomous System Mechanical Octopus Transforms Tank Maintenance Operations

Physical AI Core Enables Operation in Mud, Dust and Extreme Temperatures

Previous Experience Includes Autonomous Refueling Robot in the United Arab Emirates

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