Foster-Miller TALON

The Foster-Miller TALON robot is a small, tracked military robot designed for missions ranging from reconnaissance to combat.

Foster-Miller claims the TALON is one of the fastest robots in town, one that can travel through sand, water, and snow (up to 100 feet deep) as well as climb stairs. The TALON transmits in color, black and white, infrared, and/or night vision to its operator, who may be up to 1,000 m away. It can run off lithium-ion batteries for a maximum of 7 days on standby independently before needing recharging. It has an 8.5 hour battery life at normal operating speeds, 2 standard lead batteries providing 2 hours each and 1 optional Lithium Ion providing an additional 4.5 hours. It can also withstand repeated decontamination allowing it to work for long periods of time in contaminated areas. It was used in Ground Zero after the September 11th attacks working for 45 days with many decontaminations without electronic failure. This led to the further development of the HAZMAT TALON.

It weighs less than 100 lb (45 kg) or 60 lb (27 kg) for the Reconnaissance version. Its cargo bay accommodates a variety of sensor payloads. The robot is controlled through a two-way radio or fiber optic line from a portable or wearable Operator Control Unit (OCU) that provides continuous data and video feedback for precise vehicle positioning.

Regular (IED/OED) TALON: Carries sensors and a robotic manipulator, which is used by the U.S. Army for explosive ordnance disposal and disarming improvised explosive devices.

Special Operations TALON (SOTAL): Does not have the robotic arm manipulator but carries day/night color cameras and listening devices; lighter due to the absence of the arm, for reconnaissance missions.

SWORDS TALON: For small arms combat and guard roles. Tested in December 2003 in Kuwait prior to deployment in Iraq.

HAZMAT TALON: Uses chemical, gas, temperature, and radiation sensors that are displayed in real time to the user on a hand-held display unit. It is now being tested by the US Armament Research Development and Engineering Center ARDEC.

The robot costs approximately $60,000 in its standard form. Foster-Miller were subsequently bought out by QinetiQ, a United Kingdom military developer.

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[cenedywong]

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[HammerHeadScott]

Uh oh...

[lorenzvc]

if i hear that thing come towards me , i just shoot a few times , then laugh because i made over 10.000$ of damage. , or i sneak up behind it , pick it up , and steal the technology.

[wizzzer1337]

prepare for MW3 armchair generals -_-

[barkyindustries]

Dear Santa...

[TheRealTwannie]

@vortexZXR And then imagine some crazy hackers.

[TheRealTwannie]

Hah, this great gadget will be in BF3 >:D

[bishop51807]

Hay Honda can your asimo do that!

[Daggur]

@DExAvalon

We certainly didn't have laptops small enough or powerful enough to be feasible in controlling this robot. We may have been able to build it sooner but it takes need and want to build it.

[genithlol]

Im doing a research paper on robotics in the military.. interesting stuff.