PackBot 525
[research]defense_ugv · food-service · 7 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIRForm Factor
defense_ugv
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
7
Target Price
Custom Quote
- RESEARCH
Description
Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages; used for EOD, ISR, CBRN/HazMat detection, route clearance, and remote inspection. Supplied to forces including the German Army.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.army-technology.com/projects/packbot-525-unmanned-ground-vehicle-ugv-usa/
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- defense_ugv
- manufacturer
- Teledyne FLIR
- deployments count
- 7
- Maturity stage
- research
- Class
- man-portable EOD/ISR UGV
- Height cm
- 52.1
- Weight kg
- 26.3
- Deploy time
- <2 min
- Walk speed ms
- 2.6
- Drive type
- tracked
Safety record
No incidents on record for PackBot 525.
FAQ
What is PackBot 525?
Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages; used for EOD, ISR, CBRN/HazMat detection, route clearance, and remote inspection. Supplied to forces including the German Army.
Is PackBot 525 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. PackBot 525 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of PackBot 525?
PackBot 525's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 52.1; Weight: 26.3. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes PackBot 525?
PackBot 525 is made by Teledyne FLIR, based in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA, founded in 1978.
Where is PackBot 525 deployed?
7 verified deployments of PackBot 525 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom.
Can you buy PackBot 525?
PackBot 525 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to PackBot 525?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to PackBot 525 include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.
How does PackBot 525 compare to THeMIS?
PackBot 525 and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. PackBot 525 has 7 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is PackBot 525 a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, PackBot 525 ranks in roughly the top 35% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is PackBot 525's maturity stage?
PackBot 525 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is PackBot 525 safe?
PackBot 525 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Deployments
- PackBot 525 at South Korea[OPERATIONAL]
South Korea · Jan 1, 2010
- PackBot 525 at Australia[OPERATIONAL]
Australia · Jan 1, 2010
- PackBot 525 at United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom · Jan 1, 2010
- PackBot 525 at Germany[OPERATIONAL]
Germany · Jun 1, 2022
- PackBot 525 at Fukushima, Japan[ENDED]
Fukushima, Japan · Mar 11, 2011
- PackBot 525 at Afghanistan[ENDED]
Afghanistan · Jan 1, 2001
- PackBot 525 at Iraq[ENDED]
Iraq · Jan 1, 2003