Pentagon Orders 200 Small Tactical Robots From Israeli Company

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A lightweight and highly maneuverable unmanned system, the robot is designed to perform tasks that are otherwise impossible for existing ground vehicles.

Israeli platform developer Roboteam, which makes robots for military and security missions, announced it has received an order for over 200 Micro Tactical Ground Robots from the U.S. Marine Corps amid rising demand for small-scale tactical vehicles on the battlefield.A lightweight and highly maneuverable unmanned system, the MTGR is designed to perform tasks that are otherwise impossible for existing ground vehicles, such as climbing stairs and navigating tight spaces.

The MTGR weighs 33 pounds, making it the second lightest robot in Roboteam's inventory. It has treads and a manipulator arm for investigating objects, along with advanced communications and optics. The modular design allows users to add their own payloads.The system measures 17.9 inches in length, 14.5 inches in width, and 5.7 inches in height. It can carry up to 22 pounds, climb stairs at a 45° angle, and overcome obstacles up to 14 inches high.

 

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