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The Shark Robotics Colossus is a heavy-duty, fully electric tracked unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built for the missions no firefighter should have to face in person: structure fires, industrial blazes, tunnel and parking-garage incidents, and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) hazard zones. Weighing roughly 525 kg with an IP67-rated, heat-resistant body, it advances into fire and smoke under remote control while your personnel stay back at a safe standoff distance, monitoring live HD and thermal video. It is the same platform that drew worldwide attention helping protect responders during the 2019 Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral fire.
Colossus is engineered as a multi-mission platform rather than a single-purpose nozzle on tracks. Shark Robotics designs it around tool-free interchangeable modules that swap in well under a minute, so one chassis can extinguish fire, evacuate smoke, clear debris, tow casualties or equipment, and carry inspection sensors. It pulls up to roughly 1,100 kg, pushes up to roughly 1,000 kg, climbs 40-degree slopes and stairs, and runs up to about 12 hours on swappable lithium-ion batteries, with operator control to roughly 1,000 m line-of-sight using a mesh relay.
RobotLAB resells, leases, and deploys the Colossus as a nationwide single point of contact. Because this is specialized, high-value safety equipment, our role goes well beyond the sale: we handle procurement, configuration of the camera, thermal, and sensor payloads, on-site operator and crew training, ongoing service and warranty support, and financing or Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) options so departments and facilities can budget it as an operating expense. Listed purchase price is $210,000, with financing available.
| Manufacturer | Shark Robotics |
| Model | Colossus |
| Type | Tracked firefighting / heavy-duty UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) |
| Purchase Price | $210,000 (financing available) |
| Weight | Approx. 525 kg (1,157 lbs) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 160 x 78 x 76 cm (63 x 31 x 30 in) |
| Max speed | Up to 3.5 km/h (2.2 mph) per Shark Robotics; RobotLAB listing cites up to 7 km/h |
| Payload capacity | Up to 500 kg (1,100 lbs) |
| Pulling capacity | Up to approx. 1,100 kg (2,400 lbs) |
| Pushing capacity | Up to approx. 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs) |
| Water/foam flow rate | Up to 3,000 L/min (800 GPM) per Shark Robotics; cannon configuration varies |
| Max slope / side slope | 40 degrees / 30 degrees; climbs stairs |
| Obstacle clearance | Up to 30 cm (12 in) |
| Power | 6 x swappable lithium-ion batteries (UN38.3); 2 electric motors |
| Operational autonomy | Up to 12 hours |
| Control range | Approx. 1,000 m line-of-sight with mesh relay |
| Sensors / cameras | HD zoom camera + thermal imaging; environmental/CBRN sensors; high-output LED lighting |
| Ingress protection | IP67 (dust/water resistant), heat-resistant design |
| Modularity | Tool-free interchangeable mission modules, sub-minute swap |
| Included with RobotLAB package | Robot, water cannon, camera/thermal systems, mesh relay, batteries, charging docks, warranty and support |
Deploy Colossus into burning buildings, warehouses, factories, and other industrial settings where flashover, structural collapse, or backdraft would put a crew at unacceptable risk. With a water/foam cannon (Shark cites up to 3,000 L/min; configurations vary), HD plus thermal cameras, and an IP67 heat-resistant body, the robot applies suppression and feeds situational-awareness video while firefighters direct it from a safe standoff position.
At about 78 cm wide and 76 cm tall, Colossus fits through standard doorways and into the low-clearance, smoke-choked environments, such as road tunnels, underground parking, and basements, that are most dangerous for human responders. Its 40-degree stair- and slope-climbing and 30 cm obstacle clearance let it press forward over rubble and debris that would stop a wheeled unit.
Equipped with environmental and thermal sensors, the robot can enter chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear hot zones, gather readings, and relay them to the command post without exposing personnel. The 12-hour autonomy and roughly 1,000 m control range support long standoff operations during prolonged hazmat or industrial incidents.
With roughly 1,100 kg pulling and 1,000 kg pushing capacity plus a 500 kg payload, Colossus can drag hose lines, tow equipment, clear a path through wreckage, or assist in moving casualties and heavy obstacles out of a danger zone, all under remote control while the operator stays protected.
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It is a heavy-duty, fully electric tracked unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built primarily for fire services, plus defense and industrial users. It lets crews fight fires, evacuate smoke, clear debris, and enter CBRN or hazmat zones by remote control instead of sending people into danger. To talk through whether it fits your department or facility, call 1-87-RobotLAB.
The RobotLAB listed purchase price is $210,000. We offer financing and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) leasing so it can be budgeted as an operating expense rather than a single capital outlay. For a written quote and the current financing terms, call 1-87-RobotLAB.
Colossus is remotely operated to roughly 1,000 m line-of-sight using a mesh relay, keeping the operator at a safe standoff distance from fire, collapse, or contamination. It runs up to about 12 hours on six swappable lithium-ion batteries, and additional battery sets keep it in service across long incidents. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to spec the battery and relay package for your use case.
Yes. It is a multi-mission platform with tool-free interchangeable modules that swap in under a minute, so the same chassis can extinguish fire, evacuate smoke, clear and tow debris, carry inspection or CBRN sensors, and assist casualty extraction. RobotLAB configures the module and sensor set you need; call 1-87-RobotLAB to discuss your missions.
Yes. As a nationwide reseller and integrator, RobotLAB handles procurement, payload configuration, on-site operator and crew training, warranty, and ongoing service from a single point of contact. You are not left to operate specialized firefighting equipment on your own. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to schedule a deployment and training plan.
Colossus is fully electric (zero exhaust, important indoors and underground), compact enough to fit through standard doorways, and built as a modular multi-mission platform. The Howe & Howe Thermite RS3 is diesel-powered with a higher water flow rate and longer water standoff, suited to large open-area fires. We help you match the platform to your environment; call 1-87-RobotLAB for an objective comparison.
Municipal and government fire and emergency services are the core users, along with industrial and manufacturing sites, warehouses, airports, and large campuses with significant fire or hazmat exposure. If you are weighing it for your facility or jurisdiction, call 1-87-RobotLAB and we will assess fit.
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