Robot model
ROOK
6x6 multi-payload UGV (1,200 kg payload, TORCH-X autonomy) developed by Elbit with Roboteam, building on PROBOT field experience; unveiled 2021, marketed for…
- Manufacturer
- Elbit Systems
- Form factor
- defense_ugv
- Maturity
- pilot
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- elbitsystems.com ↗
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Key facts
Type
Use case
Specs
Config
Payload
Runtime
Autonomy
Max speed
Weight kg
Payload kg
Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for ROOK. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- ROOK at Israelpilot
The ROOK unmanned ground vehicle has undergone field trials with the Israel Defense Forces, with fielding reported by Jane's.
ROOK on the deployment map
Where ROOK is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Sources verifiedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
source added -> Elbit Systems: Rook UGV
- Record createdJun 5, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2022
at Israel
Safety record
No incidents on record for ROOK.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (2)
Common questions
- What is ROOK?
- 6x6 multi-payload UGV (1,200 kg payload, TORCH-X autonomy) developed by Elbit with Roboteam, building on PROBOT field experience; unveiled 2021, marketed for evaluation and deployment.
- How much does ROOK cost?
- ROOK's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for ROOK from Elbit Systems. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
- Is ROOK actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. ROOK is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- What are the specs of ROOK?
- ROOK's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Payload: 1200kg; Runtime: 8 h; Max speed: 30 km/h; Weight: 1200 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
- Who makes ROOK?
- ROOK is made by Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 1966.
- Where is ROOK deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of ROOK is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Israel.
- Can you buy ROOK?
- ROOK is in pilot deployments with named customers and is not yet broadly for sale.
- What are alternatives to ROOK?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to ROOK include THeMIS, MUTT (S-MET), ATLAS (Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System), Arion-SMET.
- How does ROOK compare to THeMIS?
- ROOK and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 3 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. ROOK has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is ROOK a top defense_ugv?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, ROOK ranks in roughly the top 9% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
- What is ROOK's maturity stage?
- ROOK is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified.
- Is ROOK safe?
- ROOK 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.
- What is the Elbit Rook UGV?
- The Elbit Rook is a multi-payload 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built by Elbit Systems and Roboteam for military use. It features a unique design and built-in autonomy suite. The Rook is intended for military applications including reconnaissance, logistics, and explosive ordnance disposal.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-15
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: pilot
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: defense_ugv
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for ROOK.Recent coverage
ROOK in third-party press
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Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning ROOK from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Senate goes local: Rep. Seth Moulton on housing affordability and other Waltham issues
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/elbit-rook.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/824f375f-1e6a-42ca-b53b-e01f64f6164e
- Revision history: /models/elbit-rook/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
ROOK draws attention at the 85th percentile but verifies reality at the 67th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap +18.1, 4th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
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
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026