Barakuda

Barakuda is Shark Robotics’ wheeled all-terrain mule UGV for carrying and towing equipment, supporting casualty evacuation and providing remote reconnaissance in hazardous terrain.

Facts

  • Company: Shark Robotics
  • Type: All Terrain Mule UGV
  • Positioning: 500 kg modular load carrier
  • Function: Remote transport and towing
  • Audience: Defence and emergency-response teams
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://www.shark-robotics.com/barakuda-mule-robot/

About

About Barakuda

Barakuda is a four-wheel all-terrain mule robot for moving equipment, supplies and people through hazardous or difficult ground. The remotely operated platform carries up to 500 kg and tows up to 1,100 kg, with modular fittings for logistics, casualty evacuation, reconnaissance sensors and mission recording. Front and rear cameras provide the operator’s driving view.

Four 2.2 kW electric motors drive the 590 kg vehicle at up to 20 km/h. Shark Energy batteries provide up to ten hours of operation, and the chassis clears 30 cm obstacles while handling 40-degree slopes. The 1.85 × 1.20 metre footprint, IP65 protection and optional puncture-proof tyres suit outdoor deployment. Control reaches about 1 km with a mesh relay, and ROS 2 or UDP interfaces support external integration.

Specifications

  • Max Payload Kg: 500 kg
  • Towing Capacity Kg: 1,100 kg
  • Runtime: Up to 10 h
  • Weight: 590 kg
  • Max Speed Kmh: 20 km/h
  • Length Cm: 185 cm
  • Width Cm: 120 cm
  • Height: 110 cm

Market context

Defence and emergency-response teams

  • Peer Group: Outdoor Mobile Robot, Material handling robot
  • Workflow: Robot Safety
  • Customer Segment: Defense robotics

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Timeline

  • Shark Robotics and Hancom Lifecare expand Korea cooperation into defence UGVs - 2026-06-23 - Partnership - The new agreement builds on the earlier Korean-market firefighting robot partnership around Colossus. The companies plan to shape Barakuda and Atrax cooperation for Korean defence requirements. - source: thelec.kr

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