Teledyne FLIR FirstLook 110

Our Verdict: The gold standard throwable reconnaissance robot — battle-proven, rugged, and backed by active US Government contracts worth tens of millions.

The Teledyne FLIR FirstLook 110 is a throwable micro-robot designed for rapid inspection of confined spaces, collapsed structures, and hazardous environments. Weighing 3 kg (6.6 lbs), it can be thrown through windows, over walls, or into openings, self-righting upon landing to immediately stream four-camera video back to the operator via the uPoint Multi-Robot Control System.

Originally developed by iRobot’s defense division (later Endeavor Robotics, acquired by FLIR Systems in 2019, now Teledyne FLIR Defense), the FirstLook 110 is battle-proven across military and civilian applications including post-disaster structural assessment, CBRN reconnaissance, and confined-space pre-entry surveys. Its four tracked flippers navigate debris, climb 18 cm obstacles, and handle 30-degree inclines. In September 2024, Teledyne FLIR Defense secured contracts worth up to $47 million to supply ground robots including FirstLook to the US Government.

Military reconnaissance and IED detection SWAT and law enforcement tactical operations HAZMAT incident assessment Confined space inspection

Specifications

Weight 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
Dimensions 25.4 x 22.9 x 10.2 cm
Drop Survivability 5 m (16 ft) onto concrete
Camera 4 colour cameras (360° FOV), 8x digital zoom, IR illumination
Battery Life Up to 8 hours
Speed 4.3 km/h (2.7 mph)
Control Range 200 m (2.4 GHz digital radio)
Water Resistance Waterproof to 1 m depth
Obstacle Climbing 18 cm (7 in)
Operating Temp -20°C to 55°C
Controller uPoint Multi-Robot Control (Android tablet)

Pros & Cons

A quick summary of where this model performs well and where it falls short.

Pros

  • Extremely rugged — survives 4.5m drops
  • Lightweight and throwable for rapid deployment
  • Infrared and daylight cameras for all conditions
  • Battle-proven by military and first responders

Cons

  • Limited range compared to larger robots
  • Small payload capacity
  • Military pricing not publicly available
  • Older platform with limited autonomy features

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