SuperDroid Robots HD2 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | SuperDroid Robots |
|---|---|
| Model | HD2 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Category | Search Rescue, Inspection |
| Autonomy | remote-controlled |
| Environment | both |
| Connectivity | Radio RF, Optional Ethernet Tether |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- Heavy-duty tracked all-terrain platform
- Pan-tilt camera head standard
- Custom-configurable CBRN, arm, and sensor payloads
- Rubble, stair, and flooded environment capable
- SAR, HAZMAT, and law enforcement reconnaissance
- Custom-build to customer specification
- US-manufactured by specialist robotics builder
What is it?
The HD2 is SuperDroid Robots' heavy-duty tracked ground robot, designed as a robust platform for search and rescue, HAZMAT, and law enforcement reconnaissance. SuperDroid Robots custom-configures platforms for customer requirements rather than selling fixed-specification products.
Who is it for?
Search and rescue teams requiring a rugged robot for rubble search in collapsed structures. HAZMAT teams needing a remote presence in chemical, biological, or radiological environments. Law enforcement and SWAT units requiring reconnaissance capability in barricade or hostage situations. Industrial facilities with confined space or HAZMAT inspection requirements.
Key specs
- Drive: Tracked (all-terrain)
- Camera: Pan-tilt camera head standard
- Payload: Modular — customer-specified sensors and manipulators
- Environments: Rubble, stairs, flooded areas, rough terrain
- Control: Radio teleoperation
- Customisation: CBRN sensors, additional cameras, arm, lights
- Origin: US
Custom-configure approach
SuperDroid Robots does not produce fixed-specification products in the conventional sense — it custom-builds to customer requirements. The HD2 platform is available with various wheel/track configurations, camera systems, manipulator arms, and sensor payloads. This makes it popular with research labs, law enforcement agencies, and government research contractors who need specific capability combinations not available off-the-shelf.
Limitations
- Custom configuration means longer lead time vs off-the-shelf products
- Pricing varies significantly by configuration
- Limited autonomous capability — primarily teleoperated
- Smaller support ecosystem than QinetiQ Talon or Teledyne FLIR PackBot
FAQ
Can HD2 climb stairs?
The HD2's tracked design with optional flipper tracks is capable of stair navigation and rubble traversal typical of collapsed structure search and rescue scenarios. Specific stair-climbing capability depends on configuration.
What sensors can HD2 carry?
HD2 can be configured with CBRN sensors (gas detection, radiation), additional cameras (thermal, low-light), manipulator arms, and communication equipment depending on customer requirements.
Is HD2 available off-the-shelf?
SuperDroid Robots custom-builds HD2 platforms to customer requirements. Lead time and configuration options should be discussed directly with SuperDroid Robots.
Who uses SuperDroid HD2?
HD2 platforms are used by US law enforcement agencies, government research labs, HAZMAT response teams, and university robotics research groups. SuperDroid Robots serves both commercial and defence customers.