AeroVironment acquires German ground robotic solutions developer Telerob

December 9, 2020 | AUVSI News

AeroVironment has acquired German ground robotic solutions developer Telerob Gesellschaft für Fernhantierungstechnik mbH. 

Founded in 1994, Telerob, which is based near Stuttgart, Germany, offers advanced and comprehensive turn-key unmanned ground robotics solutions, including the telemax and tEODor EVO family of UGVs, fully-equipped transport vehicles and training, repair and support services. Some of the dangerous missions that Telerob’s solutions safely and effectively perform include explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), hazardous materials handling (HAZMAT) and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threat assessment.

Possessing all-terrain capabilities, Telerob’s ruggedized UGVs offer advanced, specialized, precision manipulators, autonomous functionality and intuitive operation to deliver a high degree of mission flexibility.

Telerob has customers in 45 countries. These customers use the company’s solutions for a variety of applications, including homeland security, emergency response and defense. 

“Acquiring Telerob marks a significant step toward achieving AeroVironment’s goal of offering an integrated portfolio of intelligent, multi-domain robotic solutions in response to evolving threat environments and customer requirements for more effective, rapid and cost-effective capabilities,” says Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment president and chief executive officer.

“Telerob’s advanced, proven ground robotic solutions provide a valuable capability to complement our market leading tactical UAS and tactical missile solutions and address a broader set of missions for our customers.”

AeroVironment has also announced that in partnership with Telerob, it recently submitted a proposal to the United States Air Force for its multi-year, EOD robotic system program. AeroVironment says that its proposal represents a “compelling solution” for the Air Force mission thanks to the combination of its strong track record supporting the Department of Defense and its proven delivery and support capabilities, coupled with Telerob’s advanced robotic system offering.

“AeroVironment is a leader in unmanned systems, with a compelling vision for integrated robotic solutions that Telerob can help to achieve,” says Norbert Gebbeken, Telerob managing director.

“We are excited to become part of the AeroVironment team and look forward to developing and delivering the advanced, integrated robotic solutions that will expand our reach and help our customers succeed. We are confident that working together, we will accelerate the progress underway and create greater opportunities to expand our geographic and customer footprint.”