TALON is a 80-120 lbs trac-footed robot that is use by the bomb squads and in the armed forces. TALON can go up and down stairways and enen go under water. TALON is the fastest robot on the market today easily keeping pace with a running soldier. The laptop controller allows operation of TALON Responder from a safe distance up to 4,000 feet (1,200 meters).

Man Portable:

The current TALON weighs 80-120 lbs and must be transportable by a single soldier, fit into a law enforcement officer’s trunk, or be deployed by aircraft.

Rugged:

The TALON is currently used in ways in which it was not originally intended. Often the manipulator is used to dig into the ground, move or drag larger objects, or even be sacrificed to detonate IEDs. It is important that the TALON be able to either survive these scenarios or be easily fixed and put back into service.

Water Resistance:

The original design of the TALON was for a submersible robot. Though the TALON is not being used as a submersible robot, water resistance is still an important aspect.

Long Battery Life:

Always an issue when working with mobile electronics, but even more so when the lives of people depend on them. The current model has the longest battery life in the industry.

Best Service History:

All of the TALON parts are modular. Soldiers are trained to repair and service the TALON in the field. Most times after an explosion only the arm and some cameras need replacement.

Fast:

TALON is the fastest robot on the market today easily keeping pace with a running soldier.

High payload capacity:

Long-term system versatility optimizes investment. TALON has the highest payload capacity and payload-to-weight ratio, allowing for the incorporation of a broad array of sensor packages.

Mobile:

Climbs stairs, negotiates rock piles, overcomes concertina wire, plows through snow.

Intuitive:

Easiest robot to operate; joystick controls; quad screen display. Outstanding situational awareness -- Can hold up to four color cameras, including night vision, thermal and zoom options.