The Colossus is a Security robot developed by Shark Robotics (France), launched 2017, priced at $210,000 USD.
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Overview
Colossus is a versatile remote-controlled robot designed to support firefighters and first-responders in dangerous missions. With a high-pressure water cannon and powerful all-terrain treads, it can help extinguish fires, clear away debris, and evacuate victims. The robot features a modular design that can be reconfigured in less than 30 seconds for different tasks, with payload capacity of up to 550 kg and traction capacity of 2 metric tons.
Flagship features
- Firefighting robot with 8 different mission settings
- Highly resistant to extreme temperatures
- Water cannon with 3000L/min capacity
- Pulling capacity of 1T
- Operates in professional, scientific, and technical activities, safety & security, public services, and emergency and hazardous operations
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Ukraine deployment of 40 Colossus robots celebrated
Price
Certifications & autonomy
Specifications
Category: Security- Payload
- 500 kg
- Speed
- 1.94 m/s
- Weight
- 525 kg
- IP rating
- IP67
- Battery
- 10 h
- Autonomy
- teleoperated
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $210,000 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Procedure Types
- fire extinguishment, reconnaissance, evacuation[3]; fire[5]
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed Ms
- 1.944
- Max Speed M S
- 0.972
Controls & integration1
- Controller Model
- hardened NX-SHARK touch pad[1]; handheld controller, vehicle-mounted control station, smartphone/tablet app[2]
Safety & certification1
- Safety Certification
- IP67[1][2][3][4][7]
Buying & support1
- Deployment Count
- 15 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE[6]
Other details2
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
- Hot Swap Battery Supported
- Yes
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Company milestones
- Nov 2025DeploymentUkraine deployment of 40 Colossus robots celebrated
- Apr 2019DeploymentColossus assists Notre Dame firefighting
- 2023LaunchFirefighting robot portfolio showcased
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneOperations in 25+ countries
- —MilestoneColossus displayed at eRIC 2024
- —LaunchColossus firefighting robot product page
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Colossus?
- The Colossus is developed by Shark Robotics, based in France.
- What type of robot is the Colossus?
- The Colossus is a Security robot made by Shark Robotics.
- How much does the Colossus cost?
- The Colossus is priced at $210,000 USD.
- When was the Colossus launched?
- The Colossus was launched in 2017.
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