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
Deployments
elite fire brigades, State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), Marseille firefighters
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
- Funding raised
- $10.8M
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- IP67[1][2][3][4][7]
Other8
- Max Speed Ms
- 1.944
- Max Speed M S
- 0.972
- Company Country
- France
- Procedure Types
- fire extinguishment, reconnaissance, evacuation[3]; fire[5]
- Controller Model
- hardened NX-SHARK touch pad[1]; handheld controller, vehicle-mounted control station, smartphone/tablet app[2]
- Deployment Count
- 15 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE[6]
- Deployment Notes
- 15 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE[6]
- Additional Information
- - 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
Who runs it· deployment evidence
4 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU)· Ukraine40 unitssource ↗
- elite fire brigades· Francesource ↗
- Marseille firefighters· Francesource ↗
- Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP)· Francesource ↗
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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
More videos
VIDEO COLOSSUS 14 JUILLET 2018
Colossus firefighting robot #1 with the Paris Fire Brigade (1) - Innovation technology award 2019
Colossus firefighting robot #1 with the Paris Fire Brigade (2) - Innovation technology award 2019
Colossus capacities - #1 firefighting robot
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 $210,000 USD.
- When was the Colossus launched?
- The Colossus was launched in 2017.
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