Transcend Robotics
US developer of the ARTI stair-climbing tracked robot platform for first responders, law enforcement, and security applications.
Transcend Robotics is a US-based developer of unmanned ground vehicles built around its patented ARTI (All-terrain Robotic Tracked Intelligence) platform, which enables seamless stair-climbing through a purely mechanical solution requiring no artificial intelligence or specially trained operators. The ARTI system can ascend three standard steps in fewer than eight seconds simply by moving forward, making it the first mobile robotics platform to achieve reliable stair-climbing through mechanical design rather than through complex software or active actuator control. The company markets its robots under the tagline "Tactical Life Saving Robots" and serves law enforcement agencies, military units, and hazardous-environment inspection teams that require dependable mobility across stairs, rubble, and uneven terrain in real-world operational deployments.
The ARTI3 product line, introduced in 2016, includes two primary configurations: the ARTI3 Mobility Platform designed for system integrators and developers building custom payloads and sensor packages, and the ARTI3 Vantage configured for direct end-user tactical and inspection applications in the field. The Vantage variant is equipped with pan-tilt-zoom cameras, a 30-pound payload capacity, IP-54 weatherproofing rated for wet operating environments, and a zero-degree turn radius that enables maneuvering in confined indoor spaces without repositioning. It can be operated continuously for three to twelve hours depending on mission load and can be controlled from distances of up to 500 feet without requiring a direct line of sight to the vehicle.
Beyond its core law enforcement and military customer base, Transcend Robotics distributes the ARTI platform across a wide range of industries including telepresence, defense and security, 3D scanning, manufacturing, mining, hospitality, education, and academic research. The company has supplied units to US police departments and has been featured in public safety publications including Police Chief Magazine, which highlighted the growing adoption of robot technology in policing. Transcend Robotics continues to refine its platform based on real-world operator feedback, maintaining its stated mission of building rugged, user-friendly ground robots that reduce risk to personnel in dangerous or life-threatening situations.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
ARTI3 Mobility Platform
- Model: ARTI3
- Launch Year: 2016
Stair-climbing mobile ground robot platform for integrators
ARTI3 Vantage
- Model: ARTI3
- Launch Year: 2016
Out-of-the-box stair-climbing UGV for tactical and dangerous-environment use
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Contact Transcend Robotics
WEBSITE
https://www.transcendrobotics.comPHONE
+1 (800) 801-4416HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2015
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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