Every day, firefighters face life-threatening conditions to protect people and infrastructure. To enhance their safety and extend their operational capabilities, Shark Robotics developed Colossus: a powerful firefighting robot designed for the most extreme environments.
Deployed for over eight years by elite fire brigades in France and across the globe, Colossus has proven its reliability in countless critical missions. Its modular architecture, featuring more than 10 mission-specific modules, allows it to adapt to any situation, from fire suppression and casualty evacuation to reconnaissance and equipment transport.
Continuously improved in close collaboration with field operators, Colossus evolves with their needs, combining unmatched strength, autonomy, and heat resistance to redefine firefighting performance and safety.
Every day, firefighters face life-threatening conditions to protect people and infrastructure. To enhance their safety and extend their operational capabilities, Shark Robotics developed Colossus: a powerful firefighting robot designed for the most extreme environments.
Deployed for over eight years by elite fire brigades in France and across the globe, Colossus has proven its reliability in countless critical missions. Its modular architecture, featuring more than 10 mission-specific modules, allows it to adapt to any situation, from fire suppression and casualty evacuation to reconnaissance and equipment transport.
Continuously improved in close collaboration with field operators, Colossus evolves with their needs, combining unmatched strength, autonomy, and heat resistance to redefine firefighting performance and safety.
Heavy firefighting missions.
Fire extinguishment
Powerful water cannon
Obstacle clearance
Smoke extraction
Clears toxic smoke
Casualty evacuation
Equipment transport
Respiratory support
Reconnaissance
CBRN decontamination
Modular robot configuration.
Capabilities tested in the most hostile environments.
High-flow performance
3,000 L/min for rapid and efficient suppression.
12-hour autonomy
Extended missions without recharge.
8 tool-free modules
Quick reconfiguration, no tools needed.
1 000 m remote control
Precise control from a safe distance.
Fits standard doorways
Compact format for confined access.
IP67 and thermal resistance
Dust, water, and heat protected for extreme environments.
Built for any terrain
All-terrain mobility, indoor/outdoor.
Field-proven reliability
Deployed worldwide, trusted daily by first responders.
Adaptable to every fire mission.

Firefighting setup
Complete configuration
- Multi-module setup
- Full firefighting capability

Base module
Quick-swap platform
- 30s tool-free swap
- Rapid reconfiguration

Water cannon
3,000 L/min firefighting unit
- Long-range stream
- Rapid fire suppression

Video turret
Zoom HD + Thermal
- x40 optical zoom
- Â Thermal/IR surveillance

Motorized bull bar
Obstacle clearance
- Clears path
- Remote lift & drop

Transport basket
Carries operational gear
- Heavy-load transport
- Easy access

Stretcher support
Casualty evacuation
- Stretcher transport
- Â Casualty rescue

Sensors tray
Sensor transport tray
- Deploys instruments
- Linked camera feed

Large flow fan
PPV smoke extraction
- High-volume airflow
- Rapid smoke clearance

Breath air system
Patented air supply
- Supplies breathable air
- Supports rescue teams
Technical specifications.
Up to 3,000 L/min (800 GPM)
12 h
500 kg (1,100 lbs)
1.100 kg (2,400 lbs)
1.000 kg (2,200 lbs)
Up to 30 cm (12″)
40° / 30°
2 × 4,000 W
3.5 km/h (2.2 mph)
160 × 78 × 76 cm (63″ × 31″ × 30″)
78 cm (30″)
525 kg (1,160 lbs)
IP67
6 × Lithium-ion (UN38.3 certified)Â
~1,000 m LOS with mesh relay
HD zoom + thermal
24,500 LM
110 dB
Additional options.
Shark Station remote control.
Operate Colossus remotely with precision, safety, and full tactical awareness.
Dual camera view
Zoom & thermal
Secure radio connection
Secure long range
Integrated GPS
Live tracking
Telemetry
Robot data report
Ergonomic design
Easy control
Assisted driving
Safer navigation
Video & picture capture
Mission recording
Up to 1 km range
Stable comms
Field-proven remote operation.
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