The Gridbots HAWK-BD is a military-grade IED Robot and EOD Robot engineered for Bomb Disposal, counter-IED defeat, and explosive ordnance disposal missions. This semi-autonomous tracked UGV is operated remotely from safe standoff distances of up to 2 kilometers over encrypted COFDM radio link, or up to 500 meters via tactical fiber optic cable.
HAWK-BD comes equipped with a precision six-axis robotic manipulator arm capable of handling payloads up to 10 kg at 2.5 meters reach, enabling bomb technicians to disrupt, render-safe, and remove suspect packages, vehicle-borne IEDs (VBIEDs), pipe bombs, pressure-cooker devices, and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Designed for all-terrain mobility, the bomb disposal robot navigates rough urban rubble, staircases up to 45° gradient, sand, mud, gravel, and indoor corridors. The robust track-based chassis carries direct payloads up to 100 kg and can tow vehicles up to 2 tonnes — supporting controlled VBIED relocation operations.
The modular gripper system supports interchangeable end-effectors for pipe gripping, box cutting, beak grip, weld cutting, tyre deflation, glass breaking, key turning, and weaponized MP5 mounting. Disruptor mounts accept industry-standard water and PAN disruptors used by EOD units worldwide.
HAWK-BD provides seven (7) channels of real-time video from PTZ, gun-firing, gripper-handling, front/rear drive views, and thermal imaging cameras — all stitched into a single tactical operator console with onboard AI-assisted analytics for obstacle avoidance and target tracking.
Operated from a 15-inch Pelican-case ruggedized control station, the HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot is designed for rapid deployment by police bomb squads, NSG-style units, paramilitary EOD teams, military combat engineers, and homeland security agencies under Make-in-India / Atmanirbhar Bharat defence procurement.
The Gridbots HAWK is the fully autonomous variant of the platform, engineered for critical Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) missions where the bomb disposal robot operates alongside human operators in coordinated tactical formations.
The autonomous EOD robot delivers situational awareness and tactical inputs via real-time data fusion — enabling commanders on the ground to plan, rehearse, and execute counter-IED missions with reduced cognitive load.
With 30 kg dexterous arm payload capacity, HAWK handles a wider range of IED disposal tools, X-Ray scanners, hydraulic cutters, drills, and CBRN sensor heads for fume / toxic-gas detection in clandestine bomb-making facilities.
The robot's modular Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) attachment enables route-clearance teams to detect buried IEDs, command-wire IEDs, and victim-operated pressure plates beneath roads, bridges, and culverts.
On-board edge-AI provides obstacle avoidance, autonomous waypoint navigation, follow-me mode, 3D target tracking, and threat classification — bringing autonomy to the bomb disposal mission set.
Mission-critical performance figures for the HAWK IED Robot and Bomb Disposal Robot — built and tested to military-grade standards.
The HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot is engineered for the full spectrum of EOD, IEDD, C-IED and Hazmat mission sets faced by modern security forces. Modular payloads and rapid tool changes allow a single platform to cover diverse threat scenarios.
Render-safe procedures (RSP) for pipe bombs, pressure-cooker devices, suicide vests, letter bombs, and time-fused explosive packages. Disruptor mount accepts standard PAN, water, and recoilless tools.
Recovery and disposal of unexploded ordnance, abandoned munitions, mortar shells, hand grenades, and historic war remnants on training ranges, battlefields, and post-conflict areas.
Vehicle-borne IED inspection, X-Ray imaging through chassis, glass breaching, door pulling with 2-tonne tow line, and controlled relocation of suspect vehicles.
Hostage scenario reconnaissance, breaching support, MP5 weaponized payload deployment, and live audio/video to negotiator command post for situational awareness.
Detection of buried IEDs, pressure plates, and command-wire IEDs using optional Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) payload — supporting convoy protection on contested roads.
Sensor-head equipped reconnaissance of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear contamination sites without exposing first responders to lethal agents.
Compact tracked footprint enables corridor and stairwell navigation in hotels, airports, train stations, and commercial buildings during active threat events.
Operation in low-light, low-comm tunnel environments with tethered fiber-optic comms, illumination LEDs, and 360° panoramic vision.
Pre-event venue and motorcade route sweeps for state visits, summits, and high-profile gatherings — augmenting K9 and human bomb-sweep teams.
Every subsystem of the HAWK EOD Robot is engineered for the harsh realities of bomb disposal — encrypted comms, redundant vision, and field-replaceable modules.
Long Endurance
Onboard Video AI
2-Way Audio / Megabit Video Link
Outdoor Autonomous Navigation
3D Tracking of Target
Follow-Me Mode
IP65 Weatherproof
360° Panoramic View
Thermal Sight
Independent bench-test data and field-trial benchmarks of the Gridbots HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot against the broader EOD UGV class. All figures derived from manufacturer testing protocols aligned with NATO STANAG mobility and environmental standards.
HAWK delivers 2× the wireless standoff distance of the EOD class average — keeping operators safely outside primary frag zones.
6-axis manipulator delivers full 25 kg lift at close-in (0 m) and sustains 10 kg at maximum reach — sufficient for VBIED payload manipulation.
Tracked drivetrain delivers balanced mobility across all five tactical terrain axes — no single-point weakness in the bomb disposal mission set.
Battery endurance scales with mission load. A typical IEDD response (recce + active disruption) sits comfortably inside the 4-hour active envelope.
Complete technical datasheet for the Gridbots HAWK IED Robot / EOD Robot / Bomb Disposal Robot platform.
| PLATFORM & IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | GB-HAWK-BD (Semi-Autonomous) and GB-HAWK (Autonomous) |
| Platform Type | Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) — Bomb Disposal Class |
| Country of Origin | India (Make in India / Atmanirbhar Bharat) |
| Manufacturer | Gridbots Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad |
| Primary Mission | IED Disposal, EOD, Bomb Squad Operations, C-IED, Hazmat Response |
| Robot Weight | 100 kg (base configuration) |
| DRIVE & MOBILITY | |
|---|---|
| Drive System | Dual 2000 W brushless motors, tracked drivetrain |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 10 km/h on hard surface |
| Stair Climbing | Up to 45° gradient |
| Slope Gradability | 45° on dry surface |
| Direct Payload Capacity | 100 kg static / dynamic load |
| Tow Capacity | Up to 2 tonnes (vehicle relocation, VBIED towing) |
| Obstacle Crossing | 200 mm vertical step |
| Trench Crossing | 400 mm gap |
| Track Material | Reinforced rubber with Kevlar inlay |
| Ground Clearance | 80 mm (standard configuration) |
| ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR ARM | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 6-Axis articulated industrial-grade manipulator |
| Maximum Payload | 10 kg @ 2.5 m full reach / 25 kg at retracted position |
| Maximum Reach | 2,500 mm horizontal extension |
| Vertical Lift Height | 2,400 mm above ground level |
| Repeatability | ±2 mm |
| Joint Drives | Servo-motor with absolute encoders |
| End-Effector Interface | ISO 9409 quick-change tool flange |
| Disruptor Mount | Standard mount; accepts PAN, water, and recoilless disruptors |
| VISION & SENSORS | |
|---|---|
| Camera Channels | 7 — Day / Low-Light / Thermal / PTZ / Gripper / Front-Drive / Rear-Drive |
| PTZ Camera | 360° pan, ±45° tilt, 30× optical zoom |
| Thermal Imager | Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR), 384 × 288 resolution |
| Night Vision | IR-illumination assisted to 50 m |
| Audio | Bi-directional (operator ↔ robot) — for negotiation |
| Illumination | High-intensity LED array (front + arm-mounted) |
| Optional Sensors | GPR, Geiger counter, gas/CBRN sensor head, X-Ray integration |
| COMMUNICATIONS & CONTROL | |
|---|---|
| Wireless Range | Up to 2 km — Encrypted COFDM digital radio |
| Tether Option | 500 m mil-spec Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) |
| Encryption | AES-256 link encryption with frequency hopping |
| Frequency Bands | Customer-configurable (S-Band / L-Band typical) |
| Operator Console | 15-inch ruggedized Pelican-case Ground Control Station (GCS) |
| Latency | < 80 ms end-to-end (video + control) |
| Recording | 8-channel onboard NVR with 1 TB tactical SSD |
| Data Link Redundancy | Dual-band failover (radio + tether) |
| POWER & ENDURANCE | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Hot-swappable Lithium-ion smart-battery pack |
| Operational Runtime | 4 hours (mixed mission profile) |
| Standby Runtime | Up to 6 hours |
| Charge Time | 3 hours (0 → 100%) with field charger |
| Quick-Charge | 1 hour (0 → 80%) with optional fast-charger |
| Continuous Power Mode | Tethered AC operation supported |
| ENVIRONMENTAL & PROTECTION | |
|---|---|
| Ingress Protection | IP65 — dust-tight, water-jet resistant |
| Operating Temperature | −10 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −20 °C to +65 °C |
| Humidity | 5 % to 95 % non-condensing |
| EMI/EMC | Compliant with MIL-STD-461F (defence variants) |
| Shock & Vibration | Tested to MIL-STD-810G profiles |
| Drop Resistance | 1.2 m drop on track-protected enclosure |
| AUTONOMY & INTELLIGENCE (HAWK Variant) | |
|---|---|
| Onboard Compute | NVIDIA Jetson-class edge AI module |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 3D stereo + LiDAR fusion (optional) |
| Autonomy Modes | Manual / Assisted / Waypoint / Follow-Me |
| 3D Mapping | Real-time SLAM with mission replay |
| Target Tracking | 3D persistent track with handoff |
| ADAS Driver Aids | Object classification, lane-keep, anti-rollover |
| ARMAMENT & INTEGRATION OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Disruptor | Standard mount; PAN / Water / Recoilless |
| Weapon Station | MP5 / Glock 17 hold-and-fire payload (configurable) |
| X-Ray Integration | Compatible with portable X-Ray imager mounts |
| GPR Module | Optional Ground Penetrating Radar for buried IED detection |
| CBRN Sensor Head | Optional — gas, radiation, and chemical agent sensors |
HAWK supports a full ecosystem of mission-tailored end-effectors and tools, all interchangeable in the field via quick-release flange.
| Payload / Gripper | Primary Application | Mission Type | Quick-Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beak Grip | Pinching small IEDs, wires, fragments | IEDD | Yes |
| Pipe Holding Grip | Pipe-bomb manipulation and removal | IEDD | Yes |
| Box Cutting System | Suspect package opening | IEDD / Recce | Yes |
| Key Holding Grip | Door-handle / lock manipulation | Entry / Hostage | Yes |
| Glass Breaker | Vehicle & window breach for VBIED inspection | VBIED | Yes |
| Welding / Weld Cut | Cutting hinges, latches, restraints | Entry / EOD | Yes |
| Tyre Deflator | Disable suspect vehicles | VBIED | Yes |
| Hydraulic Cutter | Heavy-duty rebar / chain cutting | Breach / Rescue | Yes |
| Drill Attachment | Door / wall penetration for X-Ray placement | IEDD / Recce | Yes |
| X-Ray Plate Mount | Portable X-Ray scanner positioning | IEDD | Yes |
| Disruptor Mount | Water / PAN / recoilless disruptor firing | RSP / IEDD | Yes |
| MP5 Weapon Mount | Hold-and-fire SMG for hostage scenarios | Counter-Terror | Yes |
| CBRN Sensor Head | Detection of chemical / radiological / biological agents | Hazmat / CBRN | Yes |
| GPR Module | Buried IED detection | Route Clearance | Yes |
| Tow Hook | Vehicle relocation up to 2 tonnes | VBIED | Yes |
Two configurations of the bomb disposal robot, optimized for different end-user concepts of operations.
| Attribute | HAWK-BD (Semi-Autonomous) | HAWK (Autonomous) |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomy Level | Tele-operated with assist | Full autonomous + MUM-T |
| Robotic Arm Payload | 10 kg @ 2.5 m | 30 kg dexterous |
| Onboard AI | Basic ADAS / obstacle avoid | Edge AI, SLAM, classification |
| Wireless Range | 2 km COFDM | 2 km COFDM + mesh extension |
| GPR Compatibility | Optional | Standard mounting |
| Primary User | Police / Bomb Squad / EOD | Defence / Combat Engineers / SOF |
| Mission Set | IEDD, EOD, VBIED | C-IED, Route Clear, MUM-T, CBRN |
| Weapon Mount | MP5 hold-and-fire | Configurable (SMG / shotgun / disruptor) |
HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot in field training and demonstration scenarios.
CAD reference drawings of the HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot platform — overall dimensions and arm reach envelope.
Watch the Gridbots HAWK Bomb Disposal Robot in operation.
Common questions about IED Robots, EOD Robots, and Bomb Disposal Robots — and how the Gridbots HAWK addresses them.
An IED Robot (Improvised Explosive Device Robot) is a remotely operated unmanned ground vehicle used by bomb squads, police, paramilitary, and military EOD teams to investigate and neutralize improvised explosive devices from a safe standoff distance. Modern IED Robots like the Gridbots HAWK combine a tracked mobility platform, a multi-axis manipulator arm, multi-camera vision, and modular disruptor mounts — allowing operators to render-safe a suspect device without ever entering the blast danger zone.
The terms are largely interchangeable. EOD Robot (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot) is the formal NATO/military term, used to describe robots that handle a wide range of unexploded ordnance — military munitions, mortar shells, grenades, mines, and IEDs. Bomb Disposal Robot is the civilian-facing term, used by police bomb squads and homeland security units, typically focused on IEDs and suspect packages. The Gridbots HAWK serves both communities: HAWK-BD for bomb squad and police use, HAWK for defence and combat engineering applications.
HAWK supports two control paths. Over encrypted COFDM wireless link, the bomb disposal robot operates up to 2 kilometers from the operator console, depending on terrain and line-of-sight. For sensitive missions where RF emissions are not desirable, HAWK can be controlled over a 500-meter mil-spec optical fiber tether, providing virtually jam-proof communications.
The 6-axis manipulator carries 10 kg at full 2.5-meter reach, increasing to 25 kg in retracted configurations. This is sufficient to relocate suspect packages, pipe bombs, abandoned weapons, and most pressure-cooker / VBIED payload sizes encountered in operational environments.
Yes. The tracked drivetrain and weight distribution allow the HAWK to climb conventional staircases up to a 45° gradient, including the standard fire stairwells found in residential and commercial buildings. This is essential for indoor IEDD operations in apartments, hotels, and public buildings.
The HAWK enclosure carries an IP65 ingress protection rating, meaning it is fully dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction. The robot operates reliably from −10 °C to +55 °C, covering the full operational temperature band of Indian sub-continent and Middle East deployments.
HAWK's disruptor mount accepts industry-standard water disruptors, PAN disruptors, and recoilless disruptors commonly used by EOD units worldwide. The mount is calibrated for stability against firing recoil and can be swapped in field conditions.
The HAWK is designed, built, integrated, and supported by Gridbots Technologies Private Limited, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Gridbots manufactures the robot under Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, offering full IPR transfer and source-code escrow for export-controlled defence customers.
The hot-swappable Li-ion battery delivers 4 hours of mixed-mission operational time, extending to 6 hours in standby. Full recharge takes 3 hours, with optional 1-hour fast-charge to 80%. For extended missions, the platform supports continuous tethered AC operation.
Yes. The platform is multi-mission. With appropriate payload swaps it serves CBRN reconnaissance, route-clearance with GPR, hostage-scenario surveillance, hazardous-material handling, fire-scene investigation, and tactical building entry. The quick-change tool flange enables a single robot to cover the full first-responder mission spectrum.
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