Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam and Smart Shooter unveil tactical UGV
Smash Hopper on TIGR. (Photo: Roboteam/Smart Shooter)
The medium-sized UGV platform is fitted with a remotely controlled fire system that can engage targets from a safe distance. It can operate any rifle and anti-tank missile experiments are also underway.
Tactical ground robotic system manufacturer Roboteam has developed a lightweight tactical UGV in partnership with fellow Israeli firm Smart Shooter.
The solution, showcased at Eurosatory 2022 in Paris on 13-17 June, comprises the medium-sized, two-person carried Transportable Interoperable Ground Robot (TIGR) from Roboteam and the Smash Hopper light remotely controlled weapons station (LRCWS) from Smart Shooter.
With little modification, the LRCWS can be used with most types of handheld guns and rifles.
The two companies stated that their system is highly mobile and is capable of operating in all weather conditions and in any terrain with highly accurate lethal capability. TIGR can hit moving
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