, HAIFA, Israel: Elbit Systems Ltd. introduces in USA Winter Symposium and Exhibition the VIPeR – a Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot and the newest member of its unmanned systems family. VIPeR is a small, lightweight, one-person portable robot capable of climbing stairs and obstacles to carry out a variety of missions, saving soldiers lives and enabling more effective combat performance.
Designed to reduce the danger to the dismounted force during different phases of combat, VIPeR can take on many of the challenges faced by today's land warriors. Portable and highly mobile, it is configurable for multiple types of missions by add-on sensors, modules and payloads, tailored to specific tasks. The compact system measures 18″L x 18″W x 9″H and weighs 25 lbs.
The intelligent, small-signature VIPeR can also be configured with weapons capability. The system is remotely controlled via a control harness and helmet mounted display. Optional payloads include: P&T, FLIR, observation day/night zoom camera, explosives sniffer, disrupter, 9 mm mini-Uzi with scope and pointer, grenade releaser, 4-foot robotic arm, gripper, in-building mapping and more.
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VIPeR – a Versatile, Intelligent, Portable Robot and the newest member of its unmanned systems family.
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Always alert and undeterred by stairs, rubble, dark alleys, caves or narrow tunnels, VIPeR is a highly effective partner for dismounted soldiers, keeping them out of harm's way by detecting IEDs and booby traps and warning them of enemies and dangers ahead.
VIPeR was developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) within the framework of its Portable Unmanned Ground Vehicle (PUGV) program, and in close cooperation with the Israeli Ministry of Defense
