Discrete and Process Automation

New robot can jam signals, neutralize drones from miles away

04 February 2025

L3Harris, a U.S.-based technology and defense company, has enhanced its T7 robotic unmanned ground vehicle with advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, making it appropriate for the battlefield.

According to its developers, the T7 has been enhanced to detect and disrupt enemy communications, radar and electronic signals from miles away, thus keeping military units safe from threats.

Source: L3 HarrisSource: L3 Harris

During a series of trials conducted by the U.S. Army, the remotely operated robot reportedly neutralized several small drones. Further, the EW system was powered off during such trials, demonstrating that the T7 can minimize detection risk by shutting down its own signals and then repositioning itself.

The T7 is also designed to retrieve downed friendly drones and to deploy small unmanned aerial systems (UASs) with its robotic arm. It can also reportedly perform HAZMAT cleanup, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) tasks and SWAT missions, among others.

For more on the T7, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of L3Harris.

To contact the author of this article, email mdonlon@globalspec.com


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