FE Rover Band-e
The robot that goes in before the teams.
A ground robot designed for the needs of intervention units: a robotic "guard dog" combining durability, mobility and sensors for complex operations.
Specifications
| Weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
| Mobility | four-wheel drive, climbs curbs and jumps half a floor, able to "drive on water" |
| Endurance | 45 minutes on the move, 1.5 hours stationary |
| Carrying capacity | up to 2 kg |
| Link and control | 4G network, driving and video feedback from anywhere |
| Sensors | high-resolution RGB camera streamed live, infrared camera, 3D mapping, LiDAR through smoke |
| Operational tools | smoke grenade launcher, automated patrols, incapacitation of an individual through controlled impact |
What it changes in the field
Reconnaissance before intervention
Band-e goes in first: its 3D and LiDAR mapping gives teams the layout before they set foot inside.
Continuous surveillance
Automated patrols and live video in Argos: a perimeter watched without tying up a crew.
Team protection
Smoke screen deployed remotely, operator out of range, decisions made on real footage.
Up close
Band-e is driven from a field radio with built-in screen, multi-camera, no laptop needed: the ground station is under development at Drone 31. Video feedback also shows in Argos. Discover Argos
Frequently asked questions
What does Band-e see in smoke?
Its LiDAR mapping goes through smoke screens and rebuilds the space in 3D before the intervention; the infrared camera completes the view when light is missing.
What is its endurance?
45 minutes on the move and 1.5 hours stationary, for example watching a point.
Can it be driven remotely?
Yes. Band-e is controlled over 4G, from the command post or anywhere else, with live video feedback; the operator stays out of harm's way.
Can equipment be added?
Yes. Band-e carries up to 2 kg and is customised to each customer's mission: sensors, smoke grenade launcher, automated patrols.
Send Band-e in first.
A demonstration on your ground, in your conditions: smoke, night, stairs. You judge on the evidence.