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Throwbot 2 at New York City, New York, USA

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.

Throwbot 2 by ReconRobotics · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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NYPD purchased 14 Throwbot 2 robots for $222,216 on July 31, 2024. Used by the department's emergency service unit for responses to barricaded subjects, emotionally disturbed individuals, and other dangerous incidents. Enhances safety of information gathering at emergency scenes.

Key facts

Fleet size
14 units
Contract value
$222,216
Customer
NYPD

Exposure

Customer
NYPD Emergency Service Unit

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Throwbot 2 at New York City, New York, USA.

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
Throwbot 2
Company
ReconRobotics
Location
United States/New York City, New York, USA
Operator
ReconRobotics
Status
operational
First seen
2024-07-31
ID
907c6078-b21d-4b71-a572-bf67a72e382c

Timeline

  1. Jul 2024
    First recorded
    Throwbot 2 first documented operating at New York City, New York, USA.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://statescoop.com/nypd-buys-14-military-grade-throw-bots/
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

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Common questions

What is the Throwbot 2 deployment at New York City, New York, USA?
Throwbot 2, built by ReconRobotics, is recorded as a deployment at New York City, New York, USA on the DEPLOY registry. ReconRobotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Throwbot 2 at New York City, New York, USA?
ReconRobotics, the manufacturer of Throwbot 2, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Throwbot 2 deployment at New York City, New York, USA go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting July 31, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Throwbot 2 deployment at New York City, New York, USA?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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