Tel Aviv: Ground robots become lethal. Israeli companies Roboteam, a tactical ground robotic systems and Smart Shooter, manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, unveiled an integrated solution: a tactical ground robot utilising the SMASH technology that ensures precise hit capabilities as well as air defence against drones (C-sUAS).
A highly mobile, all-weather system capable of operating in any terrain, Roboteam’s Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot (TIGR) is a medium-sized, two-man carried UGV. Incorporating Smart Shooter’s SMASH Hopper, a Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) with pin-point accurate lethal capability, the integrated solution enhances tactical forces’ lethality and survivability by providing them the ability to hit ground, aerial, moving or stationary targets from a safe stand-off distance.
Lightweight, with high manoeuvrability and stair-climbing ability, this solution is ideal for urban scenarios, border control, subterranean and other tactical, operational missions.
Presenting this ground-breaking solution for the first time at Eurosatory, Smart Shooter and Roboteam affirm that this is just one example of the various possible integrations of their products. Platform agnostic, the SMASH Fire Control Systems can also be integrated into Roboteam’s other innovative robotic solutions, such as the ROOK Multi-Purpose Robotic UGV and PROBOT Lightweight Heavy-Payload Robot.
Uzzi Rozzen, Roboteam CEO said, “The implementation of the SMASH technology to Roboteam’s tactical UGV robots is significantly extending the operational capabilities of our products: adding lethality in its safest operational mode while keeping to both companies’ sacred mission of protecting the lives of combat troops and law enforcement personnel at the most challenging combat scenarios.”
Michal Mor, Smart Shooter CEO commented, “Rifle mounted, remotely controlled, robotic, UGV or UAV mounted, the SMASH technology can be integrated onto different platforms according to customer’s needs. We are honoured to collaborate with Roboteam, and present this unique armed robotic solution that offers unlimited opportunities for the operating force.”
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
