US Navy, Marines to get L3Harris robots for bomb disposal missions

The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy have sealed a deal with L3Harris Technologies for 34 large T7 robots to support the services in explosive ordnance disposal missions.

The multiyear contract award, announced Wednesday, will see robots delivered to the services this year. The details of the award amount are not being disclosed at this time, an L3Harris spokesperson told Defense News. The T7 is a robust robotic system with a highly maneuverable arm that can lift payloads weighing up to nearly 300 pounds and be fitted with a variety of interchangeable components that allow it to disarm bombs in diverse environments.

Featuring a multicamera view, it can operate in a variety of confined spaces and also climb stairs. The system delivers haptic feedback, or controlled vibrations, to give operat