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Dragon Runner 20

QinetiQ Dragon Runner 20 is a compact tracked reconnaissance robot for confined and dangerous spaces.

Facts

Company
QinetiQ
Product type
defense_ugv
Status
commercial
Primary capability
reconnaissance
Website
https://www.qinetiq.com/en/what-we-do/research-and-development/autonomous-systems/robotics/robotic-products/dragon-runner-small-and-compact-robot

About Dragon Runner 20

QinetiQ Dragon Runner 20 is a compact tracked reconnaissance robot for confined and dangerous spaces.

Market context

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Summary

Type: Recon UGV

Core: Dragon Runner 20

Function: Remote reconnaissance

Audience: First responders

Specifications

deployment
Designed for portable deployment in urban and confined environments
mission_role
Remote reconnaissance and situational awareness
platform_class
Small and compact tracked unmanned ground robot

Operations

Environment
urban_operations, defense_mission, confined_space
Primary user
military_operators, law_enforcement_operators, first_responders
Role
reconnaissance, situational_awareness, urban_operations, remote_sensing
Interaction model
remote_control, remote_supervision, sensor_integrated
Mobility class
tracked_ugv, micro_ugv
Product detail
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