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
- 9
- Website
- elbitsystems.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ROOK, a defense ugv by Elbit Systems (pilot): 9 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.
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Key facts
Type
Use case
Specs
Config
Payload
Runtime
Autonomy
Max speed
Weight kg
Payload kg
Payload carry kg
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
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 (9)
- ROOK at Thailandoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Thailand for ROOK/PROBOT UGV systems.
- ROOK at Norwayoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Norway for ROOK/PROBOT UGV systems.
- ROOK at Italyoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Italy for ROOK/PROBOT systems.
- ROOK at Franceoperational
PROBOT/ROOK UGV systems already being used in France per Elbit/Roboteam announcement.
- ROOK at United Statesoperational
PROBOT systems already in use in the US.
- ROOK at United Kingdomoperational
ROOK's predecessor PROBOT already in use with UK forces.
- ROOK at Israel (IDF)operational
Tens of ROOK/PROBOT systems deployed with IDF.
- ROOK at Israeloperational
Elbit ROOK/PROBOT ecosystem deployed by IDF for ISR, counter-UAS, and casualty evacuation missions.
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
View the global mapWhere 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 verifiedVerifiedOct 1, 2023
at Israel
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2022
at Israel (IDF operations)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedNov 19, 2021
at United Kingdom
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)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-16
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-16
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
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.
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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 93rd percentile but verifies reality at the 76th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap +17.3, 9th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Moderate signals across dimensions. Continued tracking recommended.
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: Sep 5, 2026