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Other form · Professional

Colossus

Where the robot stands : Paper announcement · Proof: statements only. Vuntum has not yet recorded any proof of a demonstration or a sale. See the rule

Useful for: Rescue and emergency response

Where used: Outdoors and field · For: Business and public body · Maker based in France

by Shark Robotics

Key facts

Colossus is a tracked robot from Shark Robotics, intended for professional service, for rescue and intervention. It weighs 525 kg (gross weight) and carries a maximum payload of 500 kg. Its battery life is 12 h, its maximum speed is 3.5 km/h, and it climbs stairs.

Weight
525 kg
Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Gross weight. Original text: “Gross weight 525 kg (1,160 lbs)”

Gross weight.

Battery runtime
12 h
Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Operational autonomy 12 h”
Payload
500 kg
Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Max payload capacity. Original text: “Max payload capacity 500 kg (1,100 lbs)”

Max payload capacity.

Top speed
3.5 km/h
Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Max speed 3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)”

Not disclosed price, height, availability in France

Overview

Colossus is a professional tracked robot from Shark Robotics, a manufacturer based in France, designed for rescue and emergency response.

According to the manufacturer, Colossus has a gross weight of 525 kg and can carry a maximum payload of 500 kg. Its top speed is 3.5 km/h, with a runtime of 12 h. That maximum payload of 500 kg is close to its gross weight of 525 kg.

The manufacturer states that the robot climbs stairs and can be teleoperated, meaning controlled remotely. It also states an IP67 protection rating for Colossus.

The manufacturer also declares that the batteries of Colossus meet UN 38.3, the transport reference for batteries.

Specifications

7 verified specifications · updated on

Colossus, specifications and levels of evidence
SpecificationColossusLevel of evidence
Weight525 kgOriginal text: “525 kg (1,160 lbs)”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Gross weight. Original text: “Gross weight 525 kg (1,160 lbs)”
Battery runtime12 hClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Operational autonomy 12 h”
Maximum speed3.5 km/hOriginal text: “3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Max speed 3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)”
Locomotion typeTrackedOriginal text: “rugged tracks”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Its rugged tracks, 45° slope climbing capability, and thermal resistance”
Climbs stairsYesOriginal text: “Climbs stairs and obstacles”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Climbs stairs and obstacles”
Payload500 kgOriginal text: “500 kg (1,100 lbs)”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Max payload capacity. Original text: “Max payload capacity 500 kg (1,100 lbs)”
Teleoperation supportedYesOriginal text: “remote-controled”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 22 October 2025. Original text: “This 100% electric, modular, and remote-controled robot is capable of assisting firefighters in extreme environments.”

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Certifications and compliance

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Colossus, specifications and levels of evidence
SpecificationColossusLevel of evidence
Ingress protection (IP)IP67Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “Ip rating IP67”
UN 38.3 (battery transport)YesOriginal text: “UN38.3 certified”Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Shark Robotics (official product pages), published 14 August 2025. Original text: “6 × Lithium-ion (UN38.3 certified)”

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“Colossus”, Vuntum, updated 11 October 2026, https://vuntum.com/en/robots/shark-robotics-colossus

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