Robot model
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…
- Manufacturer
- ReconRobotics
- Form factor
- defense_ugv
- Maturity
- research
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 5
- Website
- reconrobotics.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Throwbot 2, a defense ugv by ReconRobotics (research): 5 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.
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
- Maturity stage
- research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
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Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Throwbot 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (5)
- Throwbot 2 at United Kingdomoperational
ReconRobotics robots deployed to international friendly forces including UK military and law enforcement.
- Throwbot 2 at Iraqoperational
Nearly 7,000 ReconRobotics robots deployed to US military and international forces.
- Throwbot 2 at Afghanistanoperational
More than 2,000 Throwbot robots deployed with US Army and Marine Corps fire teams in Afghanistan for reconnaissance and IED detection.
- Throwbot 2 at United Statesoperational
Throwbot 2 micro-robots deployed by US Military XT teams and law enforcement SWAT teams for tactical reconnaissance.
- Throwbot 2 at New York City, New York, USAoperational
NYPD purchased 14 Throwbot 2 robots for $222,216 on July 31, 2024.
Throwbot 2 on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 31, 2024
at New York City, New York, USA
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2020
at United States
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2015
at United Kingdom
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2010
at Afghanistan
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)
- Throwbot 2 Robot | ReconRobotics · https://reconrobotics.com/products/throwbot-2-robot/
- ReconRobotics Debut: Throwbot XT Reconnaissance Robot | Defense Update · https://defense-update.com/20120609_reconrobotics-debut-throwbot-xt-reconnaissance-robot.html
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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: research
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 Throwbot 2.Recent coverage
Throwbot 2 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 Throwbot 2 from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/reconrobotics-throwbot-2.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/abc32cf8-8e93-466c-9160-f407011ed170
- Revision history: /models/reconrobotics-throwbot-2/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Throwbot 2 draws attention at the 2nd percentile but verifies reality at the 26th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -23.8, 19th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
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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: Aug 17, 2026