Kobra
![A beige wheeled robot with tank-like treads with a bent articulated arm featuring a strong black gripper hand.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7p2whiua/production/0ebce6dab3f8f98a768eb613aa625fc5754f682c-2048x1536.jpg?w=900&auto=format)
Kobra is a rugged, remote control robot designed to search for explosives and carry out reconnaissance missions. It rolls on tank-like treads, and its manipulator arm can lift heavy payloads.
- Creator
(Originally developed by iRobot, and later commercialized by Endeavor Robotics, acquired by Teledyne FLIR.)
- Year
- 2011
- Country
- United States 🇺🇸
- Categories
- Features
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Did you know?
In 2011, several Kobras were sent to Japan to assist at the Fukushima nuclear plant.
![The robot uses it's dual-track system and articulated flippers, as well as it's long articulated arm to reach over the top of a truck.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7p2whiua/production/139eff2e6a2cad0d9259eb24c7005622775d22a4-2048x1536.jpg?w=900&auto=format)
![Kobra's arm reaches for a package on the ground.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7p2whiua/production/fa919515e16bb9d13bcc0c734098632bdcb490e9-2048x1536.jpg?rect=312,11,1424,1502&w=900&auto=format)
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![A beige wheeled robot with tank-like treads with a bent articulated arm featuring a strong black gripper hand rolls over a sidewalk.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7p2whiua/production/9c00ab5e9754851240df09c6e7bbbeead13cc92b-2048x1536.jpg?w=900&auto=format)
Specs
- Overview
Capable of carrying up to 68 kg (150 lb) of sensor payloads. Able to lift up to 150 kg (330 lb) payloads with its manipulator.
- Status
Ongoing
- Year
2011
- Website
- Width
- 70.6 cm
- Height
- 45.7 cm (stowed); 300 cm | 118 in (with arm extended)
- Length
- 91.4 cm
- Weight
- 226.8 kg (with arm installed)
- Speed
- 12.9 km/h (max)
- Sensors
Camera, IMU, and optional sensors.
- Software
Aware 2 software
- Power
12 Bren-Tronics BB-2590/U military-grade lithium-ion batteries, 4 to 10 hours of operation