General Information

Roboteam is an Israeli-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of tactical ground robotic systems. Roboteam was founded in 2009 by Yossi Wolf and Elad Levy, two veterans of a secret unit of Israel Air Force. Before founding Roboteam, the two worked together in the israeli company ODF, whose Eye drive robot was used by the IDF in Gaza since 2009.^[1]The Marker, מחיל האוויר לחזית הרובוטים העולמית: RoboTeam השלימה גיוס של 50 מיליון דולר, 14.09.2016^[2]Israel Defense, Robots on Every Scene, 20.02.2015 In a 2015 interview, the company’s management proudly stated that the entire leadership team was composed of former Israeli infantry officers.^[3]The Marker, Let the robot win – the Israeli startup that wants to change the battle field, 27.11.2015

Current shareholders include Elbit Systems (21%), which has a strategic agreement with the company, and the Italian insurance group Generali (11%).^[4]Globes, Psagot signs MoU to buy military robot co Roboteam, 09.06.2024 The company is currently led by CEO Matan Shirvi and chairman Uzzi Rozzen.^[5]Roboteam website, Leadership

The company operates globally, with offices in the United States and Israel, serving defense forces, law enforcement agencies, and public safety organizations. Roboteam sells its products in more than 30 countries^[6]Roboteam website, About Us, including Israel, USA, Canada, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Italy, France, UK, Poland, Norway and Switzerland. According to the company, in 2024 revenue based on the existing order backlog could reach $12 million, and is expected to grow in 2025 by over 50%.^[7]Globes, Psagot signs MoU to buy military robot co Roboteam, 09.06.2024

Main Products

Roboteam offers a range of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) tailored for various applications:

• MTGR (Micro Tactical Ground Robot): A compact, lightweight robot equipped with advanced sensors, suitable for military and law enforcement operations. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use, with the ability to climb stairs and navigate rough terrain.^[8]Roboteam, products Also known in the Israeli Armi by the name “Roni” (“רונ”י”)^[9]Ynet, Documentation: The military robot Roni in operational experiments, 13.01.2017.
• TIGR (Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot): A rugged robot designed to support infantry units in diverse terrains and all weather conditions. It is a medium-sized, two-man carried UGV.^[10]Roboteam, TIGR It can be incorporated with Smart Shooter‘s SMASH Hopper and become lethal^[11]Israel Defense, Roboteam and SMARTSHOOTER unveil integrated solution, 06.06.2022
• PROBOT: A utility robot capable of carrying heavy loads, designed to assist troops in the field. It has a high payload capacity and can transport supplies, ammunition, and injured personnel.
• ROOK: A multi-payload military 6X6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) robot platform developed with Elbit.^[12]Elbit, Elbit Systems and Roboteam Introduce ROOK: New Multi-payload 6X6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle, 16.11.2021
• ROCU-7: A universal controller for operating multiple robotic platforms. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing UGVs in the field, offering intuitive controls and real-time video feeds.^[13]Roboteam, products

Usage Worldwide

Roboteam sells its products in more than 30 countries^[14]Roboteam website, About US, including Israel, USA, Canada,^[15]Roboteam website, About US UK,^[16]CTech,  Roboteam to Supply Robots to New Zealand Defense Force, 27.05.2019 Italy, France, Norway,^[17]Defense News, Israel’s Elbit, Roboteam unveil ‘Rook’ ground robot, 19.11.2021 Switzerland,^[18]CTech,  Roboteam to Supply Robots to New Zealand Defense Force, 27.05.2019 Poland,^[19]Sibat, Israeli Ministry of Defense^[20]Defense Update, MTGR Robot Joins the Polish Army, 24.06.2015 Thailand,^[21]Defense News, Israel’s Elbit, Roboteam unveil ‘Rook’ ground robot, 19.11.2021 Japan, Korea,^[22]CTech,  Roboteam to Supply Robots to New Zealand Defense Force, 27.05.2019 Singapore and New Zealand.

New Zealand: In 2019 Roboteam won a tender to supply dozens of remotely controlled robotic systems to New Zealand^[23]CTech, Roboteam to Supply Robots to New Zealand Defense Force, 27.05.2019

Italy: in 2019 Roboteam won a $10M bid to supply 40 tactical robots to the Arma dei Carabinieri, Italy’s military police force^[24]CTech, Israel’s Roboteam to Supply Robots to Italian Military Police, 06.03.2019

France: In 2015 it was reported that Roboteam’s robots are in use by the security forces in Paris^[25]The Marker, Let the robot win – the Israeli startup that wants to change the battle field, 27.11.2015. In 2019 the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) announced it will buy between five to eight Israeli Roboteam Probot unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), reportedly worth more than 1M Euros. The Probots are to be procured for an urgent operational requirement for French forces deployed to the Sahel on Operation Barkhane.^[26]Overt Defense, French Army to Purchase Roboteam Probot UGVs, 19.12.2019^[27]Army Recognition, French army orders Probot UGVs from Israeli company Roboteam, 17.12.2019

Germany: Roboteam’s Probot took part in field tests conducted by the German Federal Military Procurement Manager (BAAINBw) and the office of German Army Development under the title “Unmanned Ground Vehicles to support dismounted forces”.^[28]Israel Defense, Roboteam’s Probot participates in German military’s field tests, 18.10.2021

UK: In 2020, The UK Ministry of Defense acquired four Torch-Powered Probot UGVs, produced in a collaboration between Roboteam and Elbit, as part  of the Remote Patrol Vehicle (RPV) Experimentation Programme.^[29]Janes, Elbit Systems and Roboteam highlights joint UGV development, 01.06.2020^[30]The Marker, Elbit and robot company won a order from the Uk army for UGV, 03.06.2020

Canada: Canadian special forces are listed in Roboteam website as part of its clients.^[31]Roboteam website, About US In 2014, a contract for 23K Canadian dollars was signed with the company.^[32]Government of Canada, Open Government

Japan: In 2018 Roboteam received an order by the National Police Agency of Japan. In the statement published by the company it claimed that it was not the first order^[33]Instagram, Roboteam_inc page, 16.11.2018

Poland: In 2015, Poland acquired MTGR, a reconnaissance robot by the Israeli company Roboteam to use by its ground forces.^[34]Sibat, Israeli Ministry of Defense^[35]Defense Update, MTGR Robot Joins the Polish Army, 24.06.2015

Singapore: ST Kinetics, singapore company, produced weaponized UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) based on the design of the Proboy UGV by roboteam.^[36]Army Recognition, ST Kinetics unveils new weaponised Probot UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle, 14.02.2018

USA

According to Roboteam website, usage of the company’s products is widespread in the US military and security forces including US army, navy, marines, air force, special operation forces, border patrol, FBI, department of homeland security, and the CTTS0.^[37]Roboteam website, About Us By 2021 more than 130 of the systems were deployed with USA forces.^[38]Defense News, Israel’s Elbit, Roboteam unveil ‘Rook’ ground robot, 19.11.2021

In 2024, Roboteam won a deal to provide more than 130 Micro Tactical Ground Robots (MTGR) to the US Marine Corps.^[39]Globes, Israeli defense co Roboteam wins US Marines deal, 30.05.2024 This delivery is part of a larger order, totaling approximately 200 units and valued at around $30 million.^[40]Israel Defense, Roboteam to Supply U.S. Marine Corps with Hundreds of MTGR Robots, 15.04.2024

Usage by Israel

Roboteam maintains close ties with the Israeli military, integrating its development process with the needs of IDF units. Since its founding, the company has worked directly with Israeli soldiers, who have played an active role in designing its robotic systems. According to company representatives, IDF personnel have participated in planning sessions, providing operational insights and shaping the technology. The company has also received financial support and guidance from the Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development (Mafat), which has invested in Roboteam’s innovations and allocated management resources to advance its projects for Israeli forces. Some of the company’s sales were acquired with US aid funds.^[41]The Marker, Let the robot win – the Israeli startup that wants to change the battle field, 27.11.2015

Gaza 2014: Roboteam’s ground robots were used by the Israeli military in its 50-day attack on Gaza^[42]Haaretz, Israeli Tech Could Offer Non-lethal Alternatives to Dallas’ Killer Robot, 12.07.2016^[43]Roboteam, Israel deploys robots to clear Hamas tunnels, 03.08.2014

Roboteam’s MTGR (Also called “Roni” in Hebrew: “רונ”י”) has been used since 2017 by the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank and on the besieged Gaza border.^[44]Who Profits, Roboteam^[45]Ynet, Documentation: The military robot Roni in operational experiments, 13.01.2017.

Gaza 2023-2024

Roboteam’s Rooster (a small drone) and MTGR (Micro Tactical Ground Robot) were used by Israeli Forces in Gaza.^[46]CTech, Robots of war: IDF’s cutting-edge tech transforms Gaza battlefield, 25.08.2024

Participation in Arms Fairs: AUSA 2013^[47]Army Recognition, New configuration of Roboteam Micro Tactical Ground Robot designed for harsh field conditions 161013, 16.10.2013, AUSA 2014^[48]Israel Defense, AUSA 2014: Technologies for Asymmetrical Warfare, 22.02.2015, AUSA 2017^[49]Army Recognition, AUSA 2017: Roboteam unveils its new UGV: the TIGR, 10.10.2017, Singapore Airshow 2018^[50]Army Recognition, ST Kinetics unveils new weaponised Probot UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle, 14.02.2018, Eurosatory 2022^[51]Army Recognition, Elbit Systems introduces COAPS-L, new Electro-Optical for ISTAR, 16.06.2022, UMEX 2024 (Abu Dhabi)^[52]Israel Defense, Elbit Showcases Rock 6×6 UGV at UMEX 2024, 01.02.2024