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PackBot 525

Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages;…

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Manufacturer
Teledyne FLIR
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
7

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies PackBot 525, a defense ugv by Teledyne FLIR (research): 7 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages; used for EOD, ISR, CBRN/HazMat detection, route clearance, and remote inspection. Supplied to forces including the German Army.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Drive type

tracked

Deploy time

<2 min

Class

man-portable EOD/ISR UGV

Specs

Class

man-portable EOD/ISR UGV

Deploy time

<2 min

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for PackBot 525. 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 (7)

  • PackBot 525 at South Koreaoperational

    PackBot deployed with South Korean military for DMZ surveillance and EOD missions.

  • PackBot 525 at Australiaoperational

    PackBot deployed with Australian military EOD units for bomb disposal operations.

  • PackBot 525 at United Kingdomoperational

    PackBot deployed with UK military EOD units for bomb disposal and reconnaissance operations.

  • PackBot 525 at Fukushima, Japanended

    PackBot robots deployed at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami for radiation survey and damage assessment.

  • PackBot 525 at Afghanistanended

    PackBot robots deployed in Afghanistan for EOD, reconnaissance, and cave-clearing operations during Operation Enduring Freedom.

  • PackBot 525 at Iraqended

    PackBot robots widely deployed in Iraq for EOD, reconnaissance, and IED disposal operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  • PackBot 525 at Germanyoperational

    Teledyne FLIR Defense delivered 127 PackBot 525 UGVs to the German Army (Deutsches Heer).

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for PackBot 525.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/packbot-525-unmanned-ground-vehicle-ugv-usa/

Common questions

What is PackBot 525?
Teledyne FLIR's PackBot 525 is a man-portable, multi-mission tracked UGV deployable in under two minutes, able to climb stairs and navigate narrow passages; used for EOD, ISR, CBRN/HazMat detection, route clearance, and remote inspection. Supplied to forces including the German Army.
How much does PackBot 525 cost?
PackBot 525's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for PackBot 525 from Teledyne FLIR. 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 PackBot 525 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. PackBot 525 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.
Who makes PackBot 525?
PackBot 525 is made by Teledyne FLIR, based in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA, founded in 1978.
Where is PackBot 525 deployed?
7 verified deployments of PackBot 525 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom.
Can you buy PackBot 525?
PackBot 525 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to PackBot 525?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to PackBot 525 include THeMIS, TALON, ROOK, MTGR.
How does PackBot 525 compare to THeMIS?
PackBot 525 and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics · 22 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. PackBot 525 has 7 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is PackBot 525 a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, PackBot 525 ranks in roughly the top 39% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is PackBot 525's maturity stage?
PackBot 525 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is PackBot 525 safe?
PackBot 525 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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for PackBot 525.

Recent coverage

PackBot 525 in third-party press

Feature Article: Inside Look—Assessing Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Emergency Response - Homeland Security (.gov)

Dec 16, 2025

Exclusive | NYPD putting up nearly $400K on Wall-E style robot with ‘crazy mechanical arm’ - New York Post

Aug 9, 2025

PackBot 525 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), USA - Army Technology

Aug 29, 2024