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Guardian S

Built by Sarcos · United States· Launched 2017

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by SarcosRaised US$80.5M across 3 recorded roundsOpen company

#7 of 30 ranked Security robots (69 listed)

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58.3/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%100/100
Funding12%85/100
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%26/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

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.

Key specs

  • Built for visual inspection
  • Used across automotive, aerospace and construction
  • Navigates using vision
  • Programmed through proprietary app
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
90 kg
0.61 m/s
68 kg
IP65
2 h
Teleoperated
2017
US$60,000

From a public source

Active

Company profile

Recorded funding
US$80.5M· 3 rounds
Founded
around 1983

Detailed specifications

What it is built for7
small payload
Industries
public safety,mining,oil gas,infrastructure,maritime,power generation,petrochemical
Applications
visual inspection
full-body powered exoskeleton
visual inspection,surveillance,hazmat detection,gas detection,3D mapping
public safety,mining,oil gas,infrastructure,maritime,power generation,petrochemical
Primary Applications
visual inspection
Movement & precision4
32
Max Speed M S
0.61
vision
0.61
Sensing & perception4
rgb
full suite of sensors, visual and sensor-based inspections, 3D mapping, gas detection, task-specific sensors[1][3][4]
Yes
cloud
Power & runtime1
Auto Charging
Yes
Controls & integration9
Yes
Sarcos Command Center
Yes
optional payload platform with tripod mount adapter,tether hook
Compatible Vision
five 4K high resolution cameras and a thermal-imaging camera[4]
Software Platform
Sarcos Cloud
Training Required
advanced_>5days
wifi
proprietary app
Safety & certification1
IP65
Buying & support6
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
purchase
Price Currency
USD
Price On Request
No
Availability Status
available
Other details4
Outdoor Capable
Yes
Fleet Management
Yes
Iot Cloud Platform
Sarcos Command Center
Teleoperation Supported
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024MilestoneRebrand to Palladyne AI
  • 2023DeploymentGuardian S deployed on a ship for foreign object inspection
  • 2023MilestoneStrategic pivot to AI/ML software
  • 2021AwardIEEE RAS Product Innovation Award
  • 2021PartnershipT-Mobile 5G partnership
  • 2020LaunchGuardian XO unveiling
  • 2018FundingSeries B financing
  • 2017LaunchGuardian GT unveiled

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Guardian S?
The Guardian S is developed by Sarcos, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Guardian S?
The Guardian S is a Security robot made by Sarcos.
How much does the Guardian S cost?
The Guardian S is listed at US$60,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Sarcos. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Guardian S launched?
The Guardian S was launched in 2017.

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