Beetroot Portfolio Stridar

Field-Tested Robotics Expertise Driving Stridar’s UGV Innovation

Team Extension

By building a specialized engineering team in Ukraine, Beetroot enabled Stridar to accelerate development of UGV-drone defence solutions while ensuring flawless performance and field validation.

AI
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Robotics
Signal & Connectivity

Background

Stridar creates modular unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to operate safely beyond human reach. Their platform-based hardware approach allows rapid modifications and efficient field servicing. It enables seamless collaboration between robotic systems and human teams.

Founded by military veterans, the company set out to support Ukraine with advanced robotic solutions.

Challenge
The company needed to quickly establish a reliable engineering presence in Ukraine to accelerate development and support testing close to deployment locations.

Beyond speed, the team had to meet strict operational and technical demands, including:
- Access to senior engineers with hands-on robotics and autonomy expertise
- Ability to iterate rapidly on hardware–software integrations
- Capacity to conduct field testing in challenging, real-world conditions
- Cost-efficient scaling without compromising quality or performance
Stridar was looking for engineers who could meet a specific mix of relevant technology, industry, and language requirements.

At the same time, they were looking for a partner capable of sourcing niche talent quickly while ensuring dependable project management and seamless integration into their workflows.

Project Recap
- Stridar approached us with the need for quick team extension in Ukraine to accelerate UGV-drone development and support frontline testing.
- We built a dedicated team of robotics, field, and connectivity engineers fully integrated into Stridar’s workflows and development processes.
- The collaboration strengthened Stridar’s R&D capacity and enabled field testing in real military conditions in Ukraine, accelerating the development of core autonomy features for the UGV-drone platform while also delivering a 60% reduction in engineering costs.
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Solution

After the discovery meeting, it became clear that our Team Extension model is the best fit for the client’s goals. We began by adding a single engineer to support the project, and after the client saw the quality of the work, we expanded the team to three specialists with the required niche expertise.

Team Composition

Robotics Engineer
Field Applications Engineer
Signal & Connectivity Engineer

Key contributions included:

Technical Focus & Contributions

Development of a key autonomy feature that combined advanced software engineering with AI-driven capabilities.
Field testing and validation near the frontline.
A simulator to support safer, faster development cycles.
Continuous improvements to the drone control and connectivity systems.

Results

We started to work with Stridar in October 2024, and the engagement is ongoing. The client has expressed strong satisfaction with the collaboration, noting that Beetroot consistently attracts highly motivated talent and delivers above expectations.

Impact Highlights:

Faster UGV-drone innovation supported by a newly built simulator.
Improved operational readiness with local field testing capabilities reflecting real military conditions.
Zero performance issues and full retention of all engineers we’ve hired.
Higher development speed and reliability with a Ukraine-based team.
Seamless collaboration featuring the team’s full integration into Stridar’s systems and regular on-site meetings.
60% reduction in engineering costs compared to building the same engineering capabilities in-house.

From the initial call, it was clear that we and Stridar shared a mission and values. Their commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s defence aligns with initiatives we’ve supported since 2014, and this collaboration has further reinforced that shared purpose.

Client Testimonials

Read firsthand insights from our client and get a sense of what it’s like to work with us.

From an industry perspective, Beetroot AB’s expertise, knowledge, and competency are excellent. The administrative tasks have been highly straightforward thanks to Beetroot AB.

We’ve seen a significant cost reduction of about 60%. We’ve retained 100% of the staff we’ve hired through Beetroot AB, experienced zero performance issues, and the quality of their work has met our expectations.
We’ve had 10–12 meetings at Beetroot AB’s facilities, which they’ve hosted, allowing us to bring in customers and other guests. Beetroot AB’s work has met our expectations.
Beetroot AB’s team communicates remarkably well, is fully integrated into our systems, and delivers on time and within budget, even under budget for some projects. We leverage Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, and GitLab as our project management and communication tools.
Don’t underestimate the talent Beetroot AB brings; their team can do a lot more than what you’d expect from an outsourcing firm.
From an industry perspective, Beetroot AB’s expertise, knowledge, and competency are excellent. The administrative tasks have been highly straightforward thanks to Beetroot AB.

We’ve seen a significant cost reduction of about 60%. We’ve retained 100% of the staff we’ve hired through Beetroot AB, experienced zero performance issues, and the quality of their work has met our expectations.
We’ve had 10–12 meetings at Beetroot AB’s facilities, which they’ve hosted, allowing us to bring in customers and other guests. Beetroot AB’s work has met our expectations.
Beetroot AB’s team communicates remarkably well, is fully integrated into our systems, and delivers on time and within budget, even under budget for some projects. We leverage Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, and GitLab as our project management and communication tools.
Don’t underestimate the talent Beetroot AB brings; their team can do a lot more than what you’d expect from an outsourcing firm.

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