Intro
The FirstLook 110 is designed as a lightweight, throwable reconnaissance robot that helps teams gain situational awareness in tight, dangerous, or inaccessible spaces where larger robots or humans cannot operate safely. Weighing approximately 3 kg with its integrated battery, the platform is built to be extremely durable, capable of surviving falls of 5 m onto concrete and remaining fully functional even when submerged to 1 m depth.
Its compact tracked mobility system enables the robot to climb small obstacles (17.8 cm), turn in place, and self-right if flipped over, making it highly maneuverable in confined environments like buildings, tunnels, or urban rubble. A set of four integrated cameras covering front, rear, and side views, providing a 360° field of vision, and operators can adjust exposure and gain for various lighting conditions.
FirstLook’s design also supports optional extensions, including a lightweight manipulator with 1.6 kg lift capacity, additional cameras, thermal imaging, and CBRN/HazMat sensors. This modular capability enhances its utility across multiple mission types, from basic reconnaissance to hazardous material inspection before human entry.
Control is provided via Teledyne FLIR’s uPoint Multi-Robot Control System and typical military or first-responder interfaces, with communications over robust links (e.g., mesh networking radios). The platform’s small size and rugged construction allow rapid deployment which is vital during high-risk tactical operations.