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Teleoperated firefighting robot · Designed & built in France TEC800 The robot that goes where humans no longer can.
ANGATEC designs and manufactures, in France, teleoperated ground robotic platforms for harsh environments. Modular and rugged, they help protect human teams while keeping them in control of operations across rescue, firefighting, defense, industry and critical infrastructure.
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The company
Robotics engineering in the service of safety
ANGATEC is a French company specializing in the design of operational-support and firefighting robots. We master the entire chain — from mechanics to software — to deliver the most compact and high-performing robot on the market.
Electronics
We designed a computer specially optimized for the uses and constraints of our robot.
Software
We develop, end to end, the software that drives the robot and orchestrates its sensors.
Support
We support our customers before, during and after acquiring the robot.
The product
TEC800 — teleoperated firefighting robot
The result of several years of research and development carried out hand in hand with firefighters, the TEC800 is a teleoperated robot designed to operate where human engagement becomes too dangerous.
- Underground fires & explosion risk: tunnels, car parks, industrial sites, warehouses, refineries.
- Thermal protection: diffused water jet and remote-controlled water cannon.
- Towing power: pulls up to 300 m of 70 mm hose filled with water.
- Zero visibility: day/night cameras and a thermal turret to advance through smoke.
- Indoors and outdoors: at 790 mm wide, it fits through a standard door and operates inside buildings as well as in the open.
TEC800 — side view
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Modular architecture
A versatile platform
The TEC800 isn't a single-task robot, but an evolving platform. On a common chassis, computer and power supply, mission modules are fitted and swapped in minutes — in the field, with no special tooling.
- Standardised interface — common mechanical and electronic mounting for every module.
- Quick changeover — switch from one mission to another mid-operation.
- One single robot — fire suppression, rescue, logistics and reconnaissance.
- Scalable — new modules, including bespoke ones, can be integrated.
TEC800Common platform
Interchangeable modules
Water cannon & nozzle
Stretcher carrier
Logistics platform
Thermal turret & sensors
Winch & towing
Smoke-extraction fan
Ram & pushing
Bespoke modules
Fields of use
One robot, several missions
From the heart of the blaze to upstream reconnaissance, the TEC800 multiplies the action of intervention teams.
Fire suppression800 × 600
Mission 01
Fire suppression
The TEC800 advances into the heart of the fire and attacks it with a diffused water jet while protecting itself from the heat. Ideal for underground fires and high explosion-risk areas.
Casualty rescue800 × 600
Mission 02
Casualty rescue
Fitted with a stretcher carrier, the TEC800 makes it easier to extract and evacuate the injured from dangerous zones, without exposing rescuers further.
Logistics support800 × 600
Mission 03
Logistics support
Its technical platform holds tool cages and straps to bring heavy equipment as close as possible to the operation, on any terrain.
Reconnaissance800 × 600
Mission 04
Reconnaissance & data gathering
As a scout, the robot collects data and images — cameras, gas and temperature sensors — on hazardous areas before teams are committed.
Datasheet
Performance & footprint
A concentrate of engineering: ultra-compact, rugged and built for the harshest environments.
Max speed
12km/h
Range
22km
Payload
800kg
Charged-hose towing
300m
Max gradient1
45°
Max side slope1
35°
Obstacle clearance1
35cm
Max temperature2
500°C
Max power
17.8kW
Weight
500kg
Radio range3
5km
Recharge
4.5h
1 Varies with payload — stair climbing capable · 2 With water-spray self-protection active · 3 Open field, with a military-grade radio link (option; WiFi link as standard) · Source: official TEC800 datasheet.
Equipment & sensors
- 2 brushless electric motors, maintenance-free
- Integrated parking brakes
- Removable Li-ION batteries
- Day / night cameras, front & rear
- Thermal camera turret
- Remote-controlled water cannon
- Gas, temperature & telemetry sensors
- Shock absorbers & anti-roll bars
- Intervention siren
- IP67 ingress protection
- WiFi or military-grade radio link
- Remote control, smartphone & rugged tablet
- Black-box recorder
- Monitoring & remote pre-diagnostics
Under the hood
Technology built for the field
Every component is designed in-house to withstand the toughest conditions.
All-terrain chassis
Shock absorbers and anti-roll bars ensure grip and stability on any terrain, up to a 45° gradient.
Maintenance-free drive
Rugged, maintenance-free brushless motors powered by removable Li-ION batteries that can be swapped mid-operation.
Monitoring & black box
The robot's health is monitored in real time; a black box records all activity for remote diagnostics.
Battle proven
Proven in real conditions
No promises — documented deployments: on real fires, in tunnels, underground and on sensitive sites.
Agreements with fire services
Operational agreements with several French fire services (SDIS), and real interventions alongside them: industrial fire in Charente (2022), Marans and Charente fires (2025)…
Used by the armed forces
The TEC800 has been procured by the French Army's Battle Lab Terre and by AMIAD, the French MoD's agency for defense AI. The platform is also marketed as a defense variant, the jEKYLL, by BlueSky Innovations.
Taurus — the RAID's robot
An armoured variant of the platform developed for the French National Police's elite unit: a deployable shield that protects the assault column, breaches doors and tows heavy loads.
Tunnels
Live fire exercises in real conditions in the Mont Blanc tunnel, at Fréjus and in the Channel Tunnel — as well as in underground car parks and at Paris-CDG airport.
Underground mine
In service with Agnico Eagle in Canada and at a mine in Peru, for deep-gallery intervention beyond the reach of conventional means.
CERN — Fire & Rescue
Integrated into the resources of CERN's fire and rescue service.
Eurotunnel
Renewed trust: after the first trials in 2022, Eurotunnel has purchased several robots in succession for the safety of the Channel Tunnel.
Army robotics challenge
1st prize at the first edition of the CoHoMa challenge, run by Battle Lab Terre and the Defense Innovation Agency.
European project CARMA
Selected for CARMA (Horizon Europe): 12 European partners developing emergency-response robotics — CBRN, earthquakes, underground car-park fires, maritime incidents. Full-scale pilots in Madrid and Paris.
In action
Watch it work
Capabilities: stairs, towing, obstacle clearance
BFM TV news report
CoHoMa Challenge — Squadbot team
More videos on our YouTube channel.
Online configurator
Build your TEC800
Our interactive configurator lets you build the robot that fits your missions : choose the modules, equipment and options, and see your TEC800 in real time.
- Modules & equipment à la carte
- Real-time visualisation
- Share your configuration
References & awards
Recognized by the experts
From international trade shows to real-world operations, the TEC800 proves itself among rescue and defense professionals.
1st prize — CoHoMa Challenge
Winner of the 1st edition of the CoHoMa robotics challenge (2022), organized by Battle Lab Terre and the Defense Innovation Agency. The “Squadbot” team — Arquus, Squadrone System & ANGATEC — took first place with a special mention for the ground robot, awarded at the Hôtel des Invalides.
They trust us
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Our values
What drives us
01
Innovation
We constantly imagine new solutions to your challenges.
02
Commitment
We do what we say, and we say what we do.
03
Listening
We place our customers at the center of our thinking.
04
Responsiveness
We stay by your side to provide a personalized service.
Frequently asked questions
What teams ask us
What is the control range of the TEC800?
The TEC800 is controlled over WiFi or via a military-grade radio link (option) with a range of up to 5,000 m in open field.
Does it fit through doors and climb stairs?
Yes. At 790 mm wide and 685 mm high, it clears standard doors, climbs stairs and crosses 35 cm obstacles — operating indoors as well as outdoors.
What is its endurance during an operation?
Up to 22 km depending on speed and load. The removable Li-ion batteries can be swapped mid-operation; a full recharge takes 4.5 hours.
Can it withstand the heat of a fire?
Yes: it operates near fires exceeding 500 °C when its water-spray self-protection is active — proven on real fires and in live-fire containers.
Which modules can be fitted?
Remote-controlled water cannon, stretcher carrier, logistics platform, thermal camera turret, winch, smoke-extraction fan, ram, gas and temperature sensors… plus bespoke modules designed with you.
Can it tow charged hoses?
Yes, up to 300 m of 70 mm hose filled with water — one of the most exhausting tasks for ground crews.
What support does ANGATEC provide?
Team training, support before / during / after acquisition, real-time monitoring, black box and remote pre-diagnostics.
How can I evaluate it for my service or site?
We organize on-site demonstrations based on your operational scenario. Write to us or build your robot with the configurator.
Let's take action
A project, a demo, a question?
Our teams support you in evaluating the TEC800 and assessing your operational needs.
Address13 rue Frédéric Sauvage
17180 Périgny, France
17180 Périgny, France
Phone+33 (0)9 72 55 90 65
Emailcontact@angatec.com