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Guardian S

Built by Sarcos · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
Guardian S

Overview

Guardian S is a versatile snake robot capable of traversing challenging terrain to inspect industrial facilities and hazardous environments. It can slither, roll over, and even slide its magnetized body straight up a metal door, sending data from its cameras and sensors back to a remote operator. Its design is ruggedized for both indoor and outdoor operation, capable of transmitting two-way video, audio, and sensor data to remote operators.

Specifications

Category: Security
Payload
90 kg
Speed
0.61 m/s
Weight
68 kg
IP rating
IP65
Battery
2 h
Autonomy
teleoperated
Launch year
2017
Price
$60,000
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
32
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
full suite of sensors, visual and sensor-based inspections, 3D mapping, gas detection, task-specific sensors[1][3][4]
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Safety & certifications1
Safety Certification
IP65
Other29
Arm Class
small_payload
Industries
public_safety,mining,oil_gas,infrastructure,maritime,power_generation,petrochemical
Price Tier
40-80K
Applications
visual_inspection
Sub Category
full-body powered exoskeleton
Api Available
true
Auto Charging
true
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Max Speed M S
0.61
Pricing Model
purchase
Fleet Software
Sarcos Command Center
Price Currency
USD
Company Country
US
Navigation Type
vision
Procedure Types
visual inspection,surveillance,hazmat detection,gas detection,3D mapping
Deployment Notes
Used in public safety (SWAT, EOD, HAZMAT, fire, disaster recovery), mining, oil & gas, infrastructure inspections, maritime, power generation, petrochemical, and more.
Mounting Options
optional payload platform with tripod mount adapter,tether hook
Price On Request
false
Walking Speed Ms
0.61
Youtube Video Id
VqnmdsShguw
Compatible Vision
five 4K high resolution cameras and a thermal-imaging camera[4]
Industries Served
public_safety,mining,oil_gas,infrastructure,maritime,power_generation,petrochemical
Software Platform
Sarcos Cloud
Training Required
advanced_>5days
Iot Cloud Platform
Sarcos Command Center
Availability Status
available
Primary Applications
visual_inspection
Programming Interface
proprietary_app
Additional Information
Notable Customer Deployments: Deployed in 5+ military bases for logistics and heavy lifting trials; integrated with DARPA's EHPA program.,Unique Capabilities: Full-body exoskeleton with 32 degrees of freedom; bimanual coordination for complex assembly tasks; transparent force feedback with 0.1 N resolution; adaptive support from 10-100% torque assistance.,Awards/Partnerships: Developed by Sarcos Robotics (founded by Dr. Stephen Jacobsen); acquired by Raytheon Technologies in 2015; DARPA collaboration.,Software Ecosystem: Sarcos Cloud for remote fleet management (planned).,Competitive Differentiators: Higher payload (90 kg) and longer runtime vs some competitors; full-body vs lower-body focus of Ekso Bionics; hydraulic actuation vs passive support of Honda Bodyweight Support.,Known Limitations: 2-hour battery runtime (8 hours for SXT variant); high price point ($100K-$150K); heavy (68 kg); limited to industrial/military applications primarily.,Financing Options: Not specified; likely contact for details.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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