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MTGR

defense ugvproductionby Roboteam

The MTGR (Micro Tactical Ground Robot) is a lightweight, man-portable UGV designed for EOD, ISR, and tunnel operations.

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Manufacturer
Roboteam
Form factor
defense_ugv
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
14
Website
robo-team.com ↗

Overview

The MTGR (Micro Tactical Ground Robot) is a lightweight, man-portable UGV designed for EOD, ISR, and tunnel operations. It is one of Roboteam's most deployed platforms, used extensively by the IDF in Gaza and by international defense forces for counter-IED and urban warfare missions.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
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Key facts

Form Factor

defense_ugv

Maturity

production

Size and weight (company-claimed)

45.5 x 36.8 x 14.5 cm; 7.3 kg, 8.6 kg with wheels; 10 kg max payload.

Mobility (company-claimed)

Climbs 45 degree stairs and 8 in steps.

Manipulator (company-claimed)

4-DoF arm handles packages up to 10 kg; IP65; -20 C to 60 C.

Data & sources

Press releases

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Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for MTGR. 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 (14)

  • MTGR at South Koreaoperational

    Roboteam lists ROK (Republic of Korea) as a client on their official website.

  • MTGR at United Kingdomoperational

    Roboteam lists UK MOD and British Army as clients on their official website.

  • MTGR at Indonesiaoperational

    Roboteam lists Indonesian Army as a client on their official website.

  • MTGR at Italyoperational

    Roboteam lists Italy Carabinieri and Italian State Police as clients.

  • MTGR at Singaporeoperational

    Roboteam lists Singapore Army as a client on their official website.

  • MTGR at USAoperational

    Roboteam received a USMC order (announced May 28, 2024, via US partner Mistral) for more than 130 MTGR systems, part of roughly 200 units valued at about USD 30 million; delivery targeted for completion by Q1 2025.

  • MTGR at Israel (IDF operations)operational

    The IDF first deployed Roboteam's MTGR in Gaza tunnels during Operation Protective Edge (2014).

  • MTGR at Lebanonoperational

    MTGR used by IDF in Lebanon operations for tunnel exploration and urban reconnaissance.

  • MTGR at Gaza Stripoperational

    The IDF uses Roboteam's MTGR in Hamas tunnels during the Gaza war, per an August 2024 report.

  • MTGR at Colombiaoperational

    Roboteam lists National Army of Colombia as a client.

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for MTGR.

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Sources (2)

  1. MTGR - Micro Tactical Ground Robot · https://robo-team.com/products/mtgr/
  2. https://robo-team.com/products/rt-20/

Mentioned on (2)

Registry pages whose text names MTGR.

Companies (1)

Roboteam

Common questions

What is MTGR?
The MTGR (Micro Tactical Ground Robot) is a lightweight, man-portable UGV designed for EOD, ISR, and tunnel operations. It is one of Roboteam's most deployed platforms, used extensively by the IDF in Gaza and by international defense forces for counter-IED and urban warfare missions.
How much does MTGR cost?
MTGR's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for MTGR from Roboteam. 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 MTGR actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. MTGR 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 MTGR?
MTGR is made by Roboteam, based in Petah Tikva, Israel, founded in 2009.
Where is MTGR deployed?
14 verified deployments of MTGR are on the DEPLOY registry, including at South Korea, United Kingdom, Indonesia.
Can you buy MTGR?
MTGR is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to MTGR?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to MTGR include ROOK, THeMIS, TALON, Mission Master SP.
How does MTGR compare to ROOK?
MTGR and ROOK (Elbit Systems · 24 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. MTGR has 14 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is MTGR a top defense_ugv?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, MTGR ranks in roughly the top 14% of defense_ugv models tracked by the registry.
What is MTGR's maturity stage?
MTGR is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is MTGR safe?
MTGR 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 (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-12

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: defense_ugv

Sources by quality tier

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primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure
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unclassified
Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for MTGR.

Recent coverage

MTGR in third-party press

'When our robot takes a bullet, it saves a soldier's life'

Jul 9, 2025

Roboteam to supply U.S. Marines Corps with Micro Tactical Ground Robot Via ADTI

Oct 21, 2024

ADTI Chosen as Exclusive U.S. Provider of Roboteam’s MTGR for U.S. Marine Corps

Oct 8, 2024