Teledyne FLIR Defense launches FirstLook 125 reconnaissance robot
Teledyne FLIR Defense launched FirstLook 125, a throwable reconnaissance robot for squad-level sensing in confined and hazardous spaces.
Evidence notes
- Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled FirstLook 125 on May 19, 2026, as a throwable unmanned ground system for first-look reconnaissance.
- The 5.7-pound robot combines electro-optical and thermal cameras, illumination and two-way audio for building, subterranean and confined-space operations.
- FirstLook 125 can survive a 16-foot drop, self-right after landing and use the same controller as the Black Hornet 4 nano-drone.
Company context
Teledyne FLIR develops thermal imaging, infrared sensing, visible imaging, and mission payload systems used across defence, public safety, industrial inspection, security, and unmanned systems. The company was formerly FLIR Systems and became part of Teledyne Technologies in 2021.