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Throwbot 2

ReconRobotics developed the Throwbot 2 (TB2), a throwable micro-robot platform used by military and law enforcement teams to obtain live video and audio…

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Manufacturer
ReconRobotics
Form factor
defense_ugv
Lifecycle
active
Website
reconrobotics.com ↗

Verified profile

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    Sources on record

  • 0

    Tracked changes

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Overview

ReconRobotics developed the Throwbot 2 (TB2), a throwable micro-robot platform used by military and law enforcement teams to obtain live video and audio reconnaissance in indoor and outdoor environments without entering the space. The Throwbot 2 provides up to 110 minutes of runtime from a single lithium-polymer battery and includes both visible-light and infrared imaging for low-light operations. It is the successor to the Throwbot XT and is deployed by public safety and military units across multiple countries.

Verified vs. claimed

Verified deployments
None on file
Sources on file
2 sources, view all

Safety record

No incidents on record for Throwbot 2.

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

Sources (2)

  1. Throwbot 2 Robot | ReconRobotics · https://reconrobotics.com/products/throwbot-2-robot/
  2. ReconRobotics Debut: Throwbot XT Reconnaissance Robot | Defense Update · https://defense-update.com/20120609_reconrobotics-debut-throwbot-xt-reconnaissance-robot.html

Common questions

What is Throwbot 2?
ReconRobotics developed the Throwbot 2 (TB2), a throwable micro-robot platform used by military and law enforcement teams to obtain live video and audio reconnaissance in indoor and outdoor environments without entering the space. The Throwbot 2 provides up to 110 minutes of runtime from a single lithium-polymer battery and includes both visible-light and infrared imaging for low-light operations. It is the successor to the Throwbot XT and is deployed by public safety and military units across multiple countries.
Who makes Throwbot 2?
Throwbot 2 is made by ReconRobotics, based in Edina, MN, USA, founded in 2005.
Where is Throwbot 2 deployed?
No verified deployments of Throwbot 2 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Throwbot 2 safe?
Throwbot 2 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 · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-06-28

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

2
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Methodology surface for Throwbot 2.