Robot model
ROOK
The ROOK is a 6x6 multi-payload unmanned ground vehicle co-developed by Roboteam and Elbit Systems.
- Manufacturer
- Roboteam
- Form factor
- defense_ugv
- Maturity
- production
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 15
The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ROOK, a defense ugv by Roboteam (production): 15 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.
Overview
The ROOK is a 6x6 multi-payload unmanned ground vehicle co-developed by Roboteam and Elbit Systems. With a self-weight of 1,200kg and payload capacity of 1,200kg, it supports ISR, EOD, route clearance, logistics, and remotely operated weapon station missions. Features autonomous follow-me/go-to modes and hybrid battery-electric propulsion.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Form Factor
Maturity
Weight
Payload
Specs
Weight kg
Payload carry kg
Data & sources
Web sources
1
1 source 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 (15)
- ROOK at Colombiaoperational
National Army of Colombia listed as Roboteam customer.
- ROOK at Thailandoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Thailand for ROOK UGV systems.
- ROOK at Norwayoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Norway for ROOK UGV systems.
- ROOK at Italyoperational
Roboteam has contracts in Italy.
- ROOK at Franceoperational
PROBOT/ROOK UGV systems already being used in France per Elbit/Roboteam announcement.
- ROOK at Lebanonoperational
ROOK used by IDF in Lebanon operations.
- ROOK at Gaza Stripoperational
ROOK UGV extensively used by IDF in Gaza war for tunnel exploration, route clearing, urban ISR, logistics, and CASEVAC.
- ROOK at Germanypilot
ROOK UGV deployed with German military for testing.
- ROOK at Franceoperational
Roboteam has contracts for ROOK UGV in France among other countries.
- ROOK at Italyoperational
Roboteam has contracts for ROOK UGV in Italy among other countries.
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.
- Record createdAug 4, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedMay 1, 2024
at United States Marine Corps
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2024
at Germany
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2024
at Lebanon
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedOct 1, 2023
at Gaza Strip
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 (1)
- Elbit Systems and Roboteam Introduce ROOK New Multi-payload 6X6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle · https://www.elbitsystems.com/news/elbit-systems-and-roboteam-introduce-rook-new-multi-payload-6x6-unmanned-ground-vehicle
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-16
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-16
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: production
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 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/roboteam-rook.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/1f7aab75-8c5e-42ad-95fc-4d9a459a6439
- Revision history: /models/roboteam-rook/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
ROOK draws attention at the 88th percentile but verifies reality at the 89th percentile among defense_ugv robots. Hype Gap -0.3, 19th widest among defense_ugv robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Above-average adoption relative to same-category peers.
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 24, 2026