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ROOK at Israel (IDF operations)

The ROOK is a 6x6 multi-payload unmanned ground vehicle co-developed by Roboteam and Elbit Systems. With a self-weight of 1,200kg and payload capacity of 1,200kg, it supports ISR, EOD, route clearance, logistics, and remotely operated weapon station missions. Features autonomous follow-me/go-to modes and hybrid battery-electric propulsion.

ROOK by Roboteam · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Defense UGV

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ROOK UGV unveiled by Elbit Systems and Roboteam in November 2021. The platform has been seen in use with Israel's new IDF Multi-Dimensional Unit. Tens of systems are reported deployed with the IDF, based on operational experience from the predecessor PROBOT 4x4.

Key facts

Operator
IDF (Multi-Dimensional Unit)
Predecessor
PROBOT 4x4

Safety record

No incidents on record for ROOK at Israel (IDF operations).

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
ROOK
Company
Roboteam
Location
Israel (IDF operations)
Status
operational
First seen
2021-11-01
ID
f6cbe0ee-909f-4495-8c9f-f79cb64e0ca6

Timeline

  1. Nov 2021
    First recorded
    ROOK first documented operating at Israel (IDF operations).
  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. Israel's Elbit, Roboteam unveil 'Rook' ground robot · https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2021/11/19/israels-elbit-roboteam-unveil-rook-ground-robot/ · 2021-11-01
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: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

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Common questions

What is the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations)?
ROOK, built by Roboteam, is recorded as a deployment at Israel (IDF operations) on the DEPLOY registry. Roboteam operates the deployment directly.
Who operates ROOK at Israel (IDF operations)?
Roboteam, the manufacturer of ROOK, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations) go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting November 1, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the ROOK deployment at Israel (IDF operations)?
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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