The Katana is a Research robot developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, launched 2014.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
3 of 9 signals present
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Overview
unmanned surface vehicle manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries Katana is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.
At a glance
- Built for maritime defense, maritime border protection and maritime trade zone protection
- Used across defense and maritime security
- Navigates using autonomous and command control
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Sold in Israel and export customers
Buyer decision signals
Viability
IAI and EDGE team up for USV development
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 2,200 kg
- Speed
- 56 m/s
- Weight
- 1.86 kg
- Battery
- 0.1 h
- Launch year
- 2014
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1953
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- security patrol
- Sub Category
- unmanned surface vessel
- Industries Served
- defense,maritime security
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 56
- Navigation Type
- lidar slam
Controls & integration2
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Buying & support5
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Israel,export customers
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 2021PartnershipIAI and EDGE team up for USV development
- 2014MilestoneKATANA introduced for homeland security applications
- 2014LaunchKATANA unveiled at AUVSI 2014
- 2014MilestoneKATANA described for Israeli coastal security roles
- 1953MilestoneFounded as Bedek Aviation Company
- 1953MilestoneInitial operations
- —MilestoneState-owned aerospace manufacturer
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Katana?
- The Katana is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
- What type of robot is the Katana?
- The Katana is a Research robot made by Israel Aerospace Industries.
- How much does the Katana cost?
- Pricing for the Katana is not publicly listed — contact Israel Aerospace Industries for a quote.
- When was the Katana launched?
- The Katana was launched in 2014.
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