French Army to equip engineering units with 60 ROBIN heavy robots for explosive removal.

As reported by Opex 360 on February 26, 2025, the French Army plans to acquire up to sixty ROBIN investigation robots for its engineering units. The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has launched a competitive procurement process to supply these heavy-duty robots, designed for investigating and neutralizing suspicious objects, particularly improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The ROBIN system is classified as a “heavy robot,” with a weight exceeding 1,500 kg. It is intended to complement existing robotic systems such as the Minirogen and the SRGR, which is based on the Nerva XX platform from KNDS France.

Among the possible candidates for the French ROBIN program, we could include the Centurio Pioneer, the Fardier MKII and the CNIM ROCUS, just by looking at French companies. (Picture sources: Wikimedia, Army Recognition, Soframe, CNIM)