ReconRobotics: defense robotics company

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Regional ecosystem

ReconRobotics is one of 18 verified robotics companies in Minnesota →

Key facts

CEO

Mack Traynor (President & CEO); Alan Bignall (former CEO)

HQ

Edina, Minnesota, USA

Founded

2006

Product

Recon Scout Throwbot — tactical micro-robot system, throwable for military/law enforcement/rescue

Distribution

33 countries through distribution network

Acquisition

Acquired Xollai LLC

Incidents

None found — audited

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Models (1)

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Current platform

Throwbot 2

ReconRobotics developed the Throwbot 2 (TB2), a throwable micro-robot platform used by military and law enforcement teams to obtain live video and audio reconnaissance in indoor and outdoor environments without entering the space. The Throwbot 2 provides up to 110 minutes of runtime from a single lithium-polymer battery and includes both visible-light and infrared imaging for low-light operations. It is the successor to the Throwbot XT and is deployed by public safety and military units across multiple countries.

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Partnerships

Every company ReconRobotics has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.

2 total2 operating

Most-frequent partners

1AWS1× joint976 total
2NVIDIA1× joint1114 total

Most recent

ReconRobotics on the deployment map

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5 verified deployments across 4 regions, newest verified Jul 2024. Explore where ReconRobotics's robots are operating, by place and type.

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Relationships

AAWSTechnology partner NNVIDIATechnology partner RReconRoboticsCustomer

Current leadership (1)

Mack Traynor Chief Executive Officerreported, not verified

Safety record

No incidents on record for ReconRobotics.

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Operator customers (1)

ReconRobotics5 deployments

Recent coverage

ReconRobotics in third-party press

ReconRobotics Announces the Throwbot 2 Micro-Robot System

Jan 1, 2024

Peer companies

Teledyne FLIR4 models
BAE Systems3 models
Elbit Systems3 models
Milrem Robotics3 models
Quantum Systems3 models
Roboteam3 models

Financial state

Reporting basis: private_reported
Lifecycle stage: mature
Counterparty risk class: low

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Partnerships

2 total · 2 operating

Every company ReconRobotics has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.

Most recent

Most-frequent partners

1AWS1× joint976 total
2NVIDIA1× joint1114 total

All 2 partnerships

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reconrobotics x nvidia
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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 31, 2024
Throwbot 2 at New York City, New York, USA
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2020
Throwbot 2 at United States
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2015
Throwbot 2 at United Kingdom
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2010
Throwbot 2 at Afghanistan

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Sources (1)

https://www.reconrobotics.com/

Common questions

What is ReconRobotics?

American tactical micro-robot company developing the Recon Scout Throwbot — throwable reconnaissance robots used by military, law enforcement, and rescue teams. Distributed in 33 countries.

What does ReconRobotics make?

ReconRobotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Throwbot 2 (ReconRobotics builds physical robots).

Is ReconRobotics publicly traded?

ReconRobotics is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with ReconRobotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to ReconRobotics building in the same form factors include Teledyne FLIR, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Milrem Robotics.

Who is the CEO of ReconRobotics?

Mack Traynor is the ceo of ReconRobotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in ReconRobotics?

ReconRobotics has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.

Where is ReconRobotics headquartered?

ReconRobotics is headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, USA.

Who owns ReconRobotics?

ReconRobotics has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.

Where does ReconRobotics operate robots?

ReconRobotics operates 5 verified deployments, including at United Kingdom, Iraq, Afghanistan.

How many robots has ReconRobotics deployed?

DEPLOY has 5 verified ReconRobotics deployments on record at sites including United Kingdom, Iraq, Afghanistan. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is ReconRobotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, ReconRobotics ranks in roughly the top 65% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was ReconRobotics founded?

ReconRobotics was founded in 2006.

Is ReconRobotics safe?

ReconRobotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-21

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

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Peer companies

Teledyne FLIR4 models
BAE Systems3 models
Elbit Systems3 models
Milrem Robotics3 models
Quantum Systems3 models
Roboteam3 models

In the press

Recent coverage mentioning ReconRobotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.

Ben Smith, Deploy EditorJan 1, 2024

ReconRobotics Announces the Throwbot 2 Micro-Robot System

ReconRobotics announced the Throwbot 2, a throwable micro-robot enabling instantaneous video and audio reconnaissance for military and law enforcement.

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Peer companies

Teledyne FLIR4 models
BAE Systems3 models
Elbit Systems3 models
Milrem Robotics3 models
Quantum Systems3 models
Roboteam3 models

Video

247K

Total views

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Channels

Jul 12, 2023

Last published

Source unverified (13)

Most watched

191Kviews

Mini Spy Robot

ReconRobotics·Oct 5, 2006·191K views·170 likes

Source unverified

Mini Spy Robot made by ReconRobotics.com.

Throwbot XT - ReconRobotics Tactical micro robot system for army swat law enforcement security

armyreco·Jan 23, 2013·25K views·162 likes

Source unverified

http://www.armyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5680 The Throwbot® XT is, pound-for-pound, the most versatile, robust, stealthy and ea

Throwbot 2 Overview

ReconRobotics·Jan 26, 2023·8K views·15 likes

Source unverified

Recon Scout SWAT Barricaded Subjects Video

ReconRobotics·Nov 12, 2012·4K views·25 likes

Source unverified

The Throwbot XT is the world's most versatile tactical robot. has several characteristics that make it indispensable to SWAT, narcotics and counter-terrorism te

ReconRobotics Recon Scout XT training mission

ReconRobotics·Nov 12, 2012·4K views·17 likes

Source unverified

The Recon Scout XT from Recon Robotics enables military personnel to conduct video reconnaissance in cluttered indoor environments as well as in outdoor landsca

Recon Scout® Convenience Store Training Scenario

ReconRobotics·Nov 12, 2012·3K views·45 likes

Source unverified

The Recon Scout® training scenario in a convenience store with infrared imaging.

ReconRobotics Tactical Team Uses Recon Scout Robot in a House

ReconRobotics·Nov 12, 2012·3K views·41 likes

Source unverified

A SWAT team uses the throwable Recon Scout in a training exercise at a residence.

Command Monitoring Station 2.0 (int)

ReconRobotics·Feb 27, 2013·3K views

Source unverified

The Command Monitoring Station 2.0 (CMS 2.0) enables a commander to monitor video transmissions from any Recon Scout or Throwbot robot from up to 1,000 feet (30

ReconRobotics at DAX 2021

ReconRobotics·Apr 14, 2022·2K views·7 likes

Source unverified

ReconRobotics Throwbot 2 utilized during the DAX training event in 2021

Throwbot 2 - Drone Deployment

ReconRobotics·Feb 17, 2023·2K views·7 likes

Source unverified

ReconRobotics at DAX 2022

ReconRobotics·Jan 26, 2023·860 views·9 likes

Source unverified

The Throwbot 2 in action at 2022 Defense Applications Expo

ReconRobotics TacPack

ReconRobotics·Jul 12, 2023·429 views·6 likes

Source unverified

Operators can deploy their Throwbot 2 robot kit in an instant! A quick-release cord instantly drops your robot from the holding strap! Removable and adjustabl

ReconRobotics Demonstration

AM 1240 WJON·Jun 29, 2012·184 views·0 likes

Source unverified

WJON's Bob Hughes plays with some state-of-the-art technology during the Can-Am Games.

Heat Index

Serious

54/100

A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.

Reality vs attention

ReconRobotics draws attention at the 20th percentile but verifies reality at the 45th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -25, 24th widest among defense_ugv robots.

Reality45thpctileverified deployments vs defense_ugv robots

Attention20thpctilemedia + video vs defense_ugv robots

Hype Gap -25Quietly real

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6-month trend

Peer rankingTop 65% of Defense Ugv

vs funding peers-11.1 ptsbelow funding-adj. expected

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Analysis

Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Signal flags

New deployment

Dimension breakdown

Verified signal

45.095.0HIGH

37.937.9HIGH

10.0LOW

Insufficient data

Insufficient data

Attention (reach, not merit)

Market Presence →

25.725.7HIGH

DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.

DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed

Claim Integrity Fleet Reality Operator Repeat All indices

Last computed: Oct 3, 2026

Methodology Intelligence layer