Shark Robotics
French tactical UGV maker (La Rochelle, est. 2016); Colossus firefighting robot aided Notre-Dame 2019; EUR 10M raised; 50-99 employees.
Shark Robotics, founded in La Rochelle, France in 2016, designs and manufactures tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for firefighting, defense, and security. The company gained global recognition when its Colossus robot assisted the Paris Fire Brigade during the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in April 2019, operating for over 10 hours at 800 degrees Celsius. Product line includes the Colossus firefighting UGV, Barakuda tactical logistics mule (350 kg), and Atrax mine-clearing robot.
Clients include the French Ministry of Armed Forces, SAFRAN, THALES, and FRAMATOME. The company raised EUR 10 million from Move Capital in 2023.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Colossus
Heavy firefighting UGV, 3800 L/min water flow, 8 modules, 12h autonomy.
Rhyno Protect
Medium firefighting robot, 2000 L/min water flow, 5 mission modules.
Barakuda
All-terrain mule robot, 500kg payload, 10h autonomy.
Atrax
Ultra-compact EOD demining robot with 5-axis arm, 20kg lift.
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Contact Shark Robotics
WEBSITE
https://www.shark-robotics.comPHONE
+33546522483HEADQUARTERS
France
Company Facts
Founded
2016
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 100-500
Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
-
Funding Stage
Early-Stage VC
Funding Total
$ 10,700,000
Export Markets
Keywords
- Shark Robotics
- firefighting robot
- UGV
- tactical ground robot
- Notre-Dame
- mine clearing
- logistics mule
- French defense
- Ukraine
- Made in France
- Healthcare & Senior Care
- Commercial Service Robots
- Special / Extreme Environments
- Manufacturer
- Exporter
- Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR)
- Autonomous Vehicle/UGV
- Defense & Security
- Manufacturing
- Logistics & Supply Chain
