The present application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. In one aspect, the present application describes a chassis for housing electronic componentry. The chassis includes a frame with a top plate and a bottom plate, an interface panel located on the chassis frame; a back panel located on the chassis frame opposite the interface panel, and a protective protrusion located at a corner of the chassis frame extending beyond the top plate and the bottom plate.