# FireAnt: Swarmbotics AI defense ground robot

Canonical ID: `a268e9d8-2a47-4e8b-b6bb-aed22e8ea933`

- **Slug:** swarmbotics-fireant
- **Form factor:** defense_ugv ([Defense UGV](/defense-ugv))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 2

## Deployments

- [swarmbotics-fireant-bryan-texas-usa](/deployments/swarmbotics-fireant-bryan-texas-usa.md) at Bryan, Texas, USA (id: `889fc4d3-edba-4c02-b270-b8326f40367e`)
- [swarmbotics-fireant-huntsville-alabama-usa](/deployments/swarmbotics-fireant-huntsville-alabama-usa.md) at Huntsville, Alabama, USA (id: `6813f3d3-85b4-4184-9253-dc64e6f2421d`)

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is FireAnt?

Low-cost, attritable unmanned ground vehicle with tracked hybrid-electric drive, designed for swarm coordination and anti-armor engagement. Tested by the U.S. Army at xTechOverwatch in Texas, October 2025. Features cross-country mobility optimized for urban and off-road operations.

### How much does FireAnt cost?

FireAnt's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for FireAnt from Swarmbotics AI. 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 FireAnt actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. FireAnt 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 FireAnt?

FireAnt is made by Swarmbotics AI, based in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, founded in 2023.

### Where is FireAnt deployed?

2 verified deployments of FireAnt are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Bryan, Texas, USA, Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

### Can you buy FireAnt?

FireAnt is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to FireAnt?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable defense_ugv robots to FireAnt include TALON, THeMIS, Mission Master SP, PROBOT.

### How does FireAnt compare to TALON?

FireAnt and TALON (QinetiQ · 14 deployments) are both defense_ugv robots on the DEPLOY registry. FireAnt has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is FireAnt's maturity stage?

FireAnt is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.


## Sources (2)

1. https://thedefensepost.com/2025/11/05/robots-wheels-tanks-swarms/
2. https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-tests-robotic-tank-killers/

## The verified answers

- [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md)
- [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md)

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