FLIR
Firstlook
FirstLook is a throwable, rugged, and expandable robot that provides immediate situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates dangerous and hazardous material while keeping its operator out of harm’s way.
FirstLook allows operations where other robots can’t fit or maneuver. This rugged, lightweight robot can be inserted into structures and provides operators with visual, audio, and sensor feedback before entry. The robot climbs small obstacles, overcomes curbs, turns in place and self-rights when flipped over.

Firstlook
Throwable, rugged robot
FirstLook is a throwable, rugged and expandable robot that provides immediate situational awareness, performs persistent observation and investigates dangerous and hazardous material while maintaining a safer stand-off distance for operators. Quick to power-up, FirstLook can be deployed in a moment’s notice.
FirstLook allows operations where other robots can’t fit or maneuver. This rugged, lightweight robot can be inserted into structures and provides operators with visual, audio, and sensor feedback before entry. Maneuverable in a variety of environments, FirstLook climbs small obstacles, overcomes curbs, turns in place and self-rights when flipped over.
FirstLook is controllable from a variety of controllers, including the uPoint® Multi-Robot Control system, featuring a touchscreen-based tablet controller that allows an operator to select from across the family of connected robots. FirstLook uses the MPU5 radio operating on the Wave Relay MANET, to form a robust network in which robots, operators, and observers seamlessly operate together.
Applications
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THROWABLE, RUGGED, AND MANEUVERABLE
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HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE
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POWERFUL MULTI-SENSOR CAPABILITY
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CONTROLLABLE FROM THE UPOINT MULT-ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM
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SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS
THROWABLE, RUGGED, AND MANEUVERABLE
HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE
POWERFUL MULTI-SENSOR CAPABILITY
CONTROLLABLE FROM THE UPOINT MULT-ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM
SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS
THROWABLE, RUGGED, AND MANEUVERABLE
Weighing 6.6 lb (3kg), FirstLook survives 16 ft (5 m) drops onto concrete.
HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE
FirstLook climbs obstacles up to 7” (17.8 cm) high, overcomes curbs, turns in place and self-rights when flipped over.
POWERFUL MULTI-SENSOR CAPABILITY
Four color cameras with zoom and illumination, plus audio capability are integrated into FirstLook. Optional CBRN/ HazMat sensors available.
CONTROLLABLE FROM THE UPOINT MULT-ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM
Using the touchscreen-based ruggedized tablet controller, an operator can select from across the family of connected robots.
SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS
The MPU5 radio operating on the Wave Relay MANET, allows the robot to penetrate deeper into complex structures and further downrange than ever before.
Specifications
- Weight
- - Mobility Platform (including integrated battery) - 6.6 lb (3 kg)
- Weight - Optional Manipulator
- 3.7 lb (1.7 kg)
- Runtime
- 6-8 hours
- Mobility - Speed
- Up to 2.7 mph (4.3 km/h)
- Mobility - Agility
- Zero radius turn
- Mobility - Slopes
- 30° (ascend, descend and lateral)
- Mobility - Vertical Obstacles
- 7” (17.8 cm)
- Optional Manipulator Lift
- 3.5 lb (1.6 kg)
- Awareness
- Four (4) fixed-focus Near infrared (NIR) cameras Audio
- Compatible
- Connects to the Wave Relay® MANET, to form a robust network in which robots, operators, and observers seamlessly operate together.
- Expansion
- Multiple payload ports, multiple accessories, sensors and disruptors supported
- Controller
- Multiple controller options available, including the uPoint® Multi-Robot Control System
- Export Regulations
- EAR
Accessories
Integrated Deployment and Camera (IDAC) - remote payload deployment platform with fixed camera with white light LED.
RAE Systems MultiRae Pro Sensor - multi-threat monitor for VOC, O2, LEL,H2S, and CO detection
Boson® longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera – Boson 640, 42mm, 18° FOV and Boson 640, 4.9mm, 95° FOV
Small Lightweight Manipulator (SLM) - max lift capacity of 3.5 lb (1.6 kg).
Disruptors and the Firing Control System - accommodates recoilless disruptors, like the CDC CarbonFire 10. Uses a third-party firing circuit.
Consumables Kit - includes robot antenna, tracks, wheels, flippers, and more
Teledyne FLIR FirstLook® | Unmanned Ground Systems