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ROOK

defense ugvpilotby Elbit Systems

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…

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Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
pilot
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
24
Website
elbitsystems.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies ROOK, a defense ugv by Elbit Systems (pilot): 24 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Type

An autonomous unmanned ground vehicle for defense and tactical operations.

Mass and payload (company-claimed)

Developed with Roboteam from PROBOT fielding: 1,200 kg self-weight, 24 cm clearance, carries up to 1,200 kg; meets the UGV Interoperability Profile.

Endurance (company-claimed)

A hybrid battery pack with an optional internal generator gives up to 8 drive hours at 30 km/h.

TORCH-X missions (company-claimed)

Built-in TORCH-X autonomy supports day and night navigation, resupply, casualty evacuation, intelligence with onboard VTOLs, and remote weapons.

Specs

Config

6x6

Payload

1200kg

Runtime

8 h

Autonomy

TORCH-X

Max speed

30 km/h

Weight kg

1200

Payload kg

1200

Payload carry kg

1200

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.

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Deployments (24)

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ROOK on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for ROOK.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.elbitsystems.com/news/elbit-systems-and-roboteam-introduce-rook-new-multi-payload-6x6-unmanned-ground-vehicle
  2. https://elbitsystems.com/land/rook/

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?
24 verified deployments of ROOK are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Colombia, Thailand, Norway.
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, TALON, MTGR, Mission Master SP.
How does ROOK compare to THeMIS?
ROOK and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. ROOK has 24 verified deployments 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 under 1% 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.
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for ROOK.