Finnish Customer Transforms Remote-Control Chassis into Hunting Dog Trainer

At Vigorun Tech, we’ve always known our remote control tracked chassis, the RTC100, is versatile — but even we were surprised and inspired by one of its latest applications.

A Finnish customer recently purchased the RTC100 not for agriculture, construction, or snow plowing, but for training hunting dogs. How? By mounting a life-sized reindeer specimen on top of the chassis and using it to simulate wild animal movements across forest terrain.

Yes, you read that right. The RTC100 is now a stand-in for a roaming reindeer!

In Finland, hunting dogs are trained to track and chase game like moose and deer across rugged landscapes. Realistic movement and scent trails are critical for preparing these dogs for the field. With its robust crawler tracks, long-range remote control, and stable low-profile design, the RTC100 offers an ideal mobile platform to mimic a fleeing animal — and it can even traverse through snow, mud, and dense vegetation.

The customer reported that their dogs responded exactly as hoped, with the moving reindeer specimen sparking instinctive chase behavior. The RTC100 held up perfectly, offering both agility and reliability during the training sessions.

This fascinating application highlights the creative potential of unmanned ground vehicles — and just how far innovation can go when technology meets tradition.

We’re thrilled to see our machines being used in such eye-opening ways and salute our Finnish customer for their ingenuity. Whether it’s mowing slopes, hauling tools, or helping prepare the next generation of hunting dogs, the RTC100 proves once again: it’s built for more than just one job.

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase unexpected and exciting use cases from our global customers!