Tel Aviv: Israeli company Roboteam has contracted US company Advanced Defense Technologies (ADTI) to support a major deal with the US Marine Corps.
Under the terms of this agreement, ADTI will manufacture hundreds of platforms and controllers for Roboteam’s Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR), a lightweight, highly manoeuvrable, all-terrain robot designed to aid military, law enforcement and public safety units in various combat situations.
To ensure the MTGRs integrate seamlessly with the US Marine Corps’ operations, ADTI will also provide spare parts and ongoing operational support. The manufacturing process will take place in ADTI’s facility in Windsor Mill, Maryland, ensuring strict quality control, timely delivery, and contributing to job creation and economic growth in the US defence industry.
“We’re fully committed to advancing Roboteam’s mission to provide high-performance tactical robots that support warfighters and keep them safe,” said Tamir Ziv, ADTI CEO. “Reliable solutions like the MTGR can be the difference between mission success and failure, which is why we’re grateful for our partnership with this organisation. These solutions are critical to ensuring troops stay protected in times of conflict.”
The MTGR has been used successfully in numerous applications, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), special operations, and complex tactical maneuvers. Its stair-climbing capabilities and self-righting mechanisms allow it to successfully perform indoor and outdoor operations, a pivotal feature for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition.
Additional features of the MTGR include:
- Man carried tactical platform with 4 DOF Manipulator and a highly intuitive interface
- 360° video coverage day and night vision for uninterrupted mission control
- Essential tool for enhancing the capabilities of any military, law enforcement or public safety unit
- Advanced all-terrain manoeuvrability, including stair climbing and self-righting capabilities.
“By working with ADTI, we’re able to deliver the full force of the MTGR’s capabilities to the US Marine Corps,” said Matan Shirvi, CEO of Roboteam. “This agreement reaffirms the MTGR’s position as a leading solution in tactical ground robotics and an ideal tool for the US Marine Corps’ diverse and challenging missions. We look forward to expanding our partnership with ADTI to fortify the US Marine Corps’ operational capabilities and field safety.”
-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
