Teledyne FLIR Protection, a part of Teledyne Applied sciences Integrated (NYSE:TDY), introduced at the moment at Eurosatory that it’s finishing deliveries of 127 PackBot® 525 unmanned floor autos (UGVs) to the German Military (Deutsches Heer). Last shipments are anticipated to happen in July. Contract award and deliveries had been facilitated by way of Teledyne FLIR’s accomplice, European Logistic Companions (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany. The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is probably the most superior mannequin of the corporate’s signature floor robotic, utilized by U.S. and worldwide protection forces since 2001. Deployed in fight zones from the caves of Afghanistan to the IED-littered roads of Iraq, the rugged, 27 kg PackBot retains operators protected whereas conducting a variety of duties, similar to bomb disposal, close-in surveillance, and conditions involving hostages or hazardous supplies.
“This new supply of unmanned belongings will give Germany’s troopers greater than 100 versatile UGVs, with upgraded options and know-how to maintain them from hurt throughout harmful missions. PackBot is the world’s most trusted counter-IED robotic, and this newest cargo provides to the German Military’s stock of Teledyne FLIR unmanned floor autos. We’re proud to work with ELP and deepen our long-standing relationship with the German Military throughout this important and difficult time for European safety,” mentioned Dr. David Cullin, vice chairman and basic supervisor of Unmanned and Built-in Options at Teledyne FLIR Protection. “
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“We’re happy to work with Teledyne FLIR to supply one of the best options to the German Military. Communication, coordination, and teamwork have been important in ensuring this system turns into the success it’s at the moment. These floor robots are important to future safety efforts inside and outdoors of Germany,” mentioned Simon Weiss, managing director at ELP.
Employed in 57 international locations, PackBots have helped defeat greater than 70,000 IEDs. The superior UGV affords enhanced communications, a tablet-based controller, and a standard structure that enables customers to shortly join cameras and different attachments to go well with totally different mission wants. Amongst its many options, PackBot accepts all kinds of sensors to detect chemical, organic and nerve brokers, radiation ranges, and explosives. Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Applied sciences firm, is a world chief in clever sensing, unmanned techniques, and built-in options for protection and industrial markets, with roughly 4,000 workers worldwide. Based in 1978, the corporate develops a variety of superior applied sciences to assist professionals make higher, sooner selections that save lives and livelihoods.
