Robotic Systems Available for Loan

  • Mesa Robotics:
    • Matilda, G2Bot
  • Allen-Vanguard Vanguard MK II
  • Foster-Miller Talons:
    • Generation 4 and legacy (Gen 3b and older)
  • iRobot PackBots:
    • PackBot Scout, PackBot Explorer, Packbot EOD
  • Inuktun:
    • VGTV and Extreme VGTV

 

Mesa Robotics:

Matilda Matilda

  • Modular, multi-mission design; easily field configurable 
  • Available 2 link manipulator arm with 360 deg wrist; 25 lb capacity
  • Available reconnaissance package
  • Optional Fiber-optic tether available
  • Trailer release mechanism for remote delivery 56lbs /2 mph. 100 lbs with manipulator payload

 

 

 

 

G2Bot G2Bot

  • Small, rugged recon robot
  • IR-Illuminated tilt camera
  • Optional "payload dumper"
  • Can be ferried by a Matilda as a "passenger"
  • 25 lbs / 4mph

 

 

 


Allen-Vanguard:Allen-Vanguard

Allen-Vanguard Vanguard MK II

  • Equipped w/ manipulator arm with 360 deg wrist & claw camera
  • Has 360 degree Pan/tilt/zoom camera, optional IR illuminated camera, fixed forward drive camera
  • 150m Tether cable or Radio controlled operations
  • Laptop based controller w/2 way audio
  • Limited number of disruptor mounts available for loan; has fire control circuits for EOD/other tools
  • Weight: 130 lbs.  Speed: 2.5mph

 

 

 

Foster-Miller Talons:

  • Originally designed for EOD use
  • 2 joint arm. Newer models have a rotating wrist
  • 4 Cameras - Front, Elbow, Rear, Gripper
  • Kevlar ballistic cover
  • Some models have a pan/tilt/zoom mast
  • Lift Capability: 25lbs  Speed: 5mph
  • Weight: 120 lbs

Talon 4 Talon_4

  • Improved Talon 4 Chassis Equipment includes 360 deg. wrist, 
    pan/tilt/zoom camera with motorized mast, Fiber Optic Spool and
    RF control and video modes; fire control system for disruptor
  • 2 way audio
  • Very Limited availability

 

 

 

Legacy Talons (2b, 3, 3a, 3b) Legacy_Talons

  • Similar chassis and arm to Talon 4; Some models have
    rotating wrist and Pan Tilt camera. Others use fixed
    cameras/wrists
  • No Fiber Optic Spool available. Radio control and
    video only
  • System specific information available on request

 

 

 

 

iRobot:

PackBot Explorer

  • Common Packbot chassis: Multi-role chassis with articulating flippers and multiple battery bays
  • Articulating Recon head; Visible and IR illuminated cameras, forward zoom camera, Visible light rear camera
  • Radio control only, no fiber-optic option
  • Laptop Controller unit
  • Weight 50 lbs. Speed 4mph   

PackBotExplorer-1 PackBotExplorer-2

PackBot EOD PackBot_EOD-1

  • Common Packbot chassis: Multi role chassis with articulating flippers and multiple battery bays
  • Three Link arm: 360 deg wrist, visible light illuminated cameras, infinitely positionable zoom camera. 15 Lb lift capacity
  • Drive camera has fish-eye lens for expanded FOV
  • Has fire control circuits for charges
  • 250m Fiber-optic tether available
  • 2 way audio on most platforms, gamepad controller on some systems
  • Rugged controller w/ 4 axis pucks
  • Weight: 55 lbs. Speed 4 mph
  • Very limited availability

 

 

Inuktun:

Micro-VGTV

  • Shape-shifting Robot
  • Tethered operation only
  • Visible light color tilt camera
  • Best on relatively smooth surfaces
  • Speed: 1mph

Micro-VGTV1 Micro-VGTV3 Micro2


Extreme VGTV Extreme_VGTV

  • "Big Brother" to Micro-VGTV -- Also shape-shifting
  • Better terrain handling than Micro-VGTV
  • Submersible to 10m
  • 100m Tether
  • 1mph