Operational Purpose and Role

Ertuğrul BİR is engineered to detect, inspect, and neutralize Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and suspicious objects without exposing personnel to direct danger. It is optimized for:

• Urban counter-IED operations
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Border security checkpoints
• Military base security
• Airport and public facility security missions

The system minimizes operator risk by enabling remote inspection, manipulation, and disruption procedures.

Doctrine and Concept of Operation

The platform follows a remote reconnaissance and intervention doctrine. A typical operational workflow includes:

• Identification of a suspicious object
• Remote deployment of the robot
• Detailed visual inspection via integrated cameras
• Manipulator-based intervention (move, inspect, or place disruptor charge)
• Neutralization procedure if required

This layered approach ensures maximum stand-off safety while maintaining operational precision.

Platform Architecture

Mobility and Flipper System

The tracked chassis combined with front and rear flippers enables:

• Climbing steps above 20 cm
• Negotiating slopes above 30°
• Crossing trenches wider than 40 cm
• Ascending staircases above 30°
• Maintaining stability on uneven terrain

The flipper system also enhances manipulator reach and overall platform balance.

Manipulator Arm

The robotic arm enables:

• Grasping suspicious objects
• Carrying explosive items
• Placing disruption charges
• Conducting fine mechanical interventions

Exact lifting capacity figures are not publicly disclosed.

Surveillance and Imaging System

• High-resolution daylight cameras
• Gripper-mounted camera
• Real-time video transmission
• 3D robot visualization for situational awareness

The 3D model feature allows operators to monitor movement even outside direct camera angles.

Communication Infrastructure

• Wireless control (500+ meters)
• Optional wired control backup
• Military-standard secure communication

Survivability and Environmental Resilience

• Operating temperature: -20°C to +69°C
• Military-standard lithium-ion batteries
• Water crossing capability over 25 cm
• Ground clearance above 8 cm

Designed for reliable operation in harsh and unpredictable field environments.

Advantages Against Modern Threats

• Lightweight and rapidly deployable
• High maneuverability in confined urban areas
• Advanced visual inspection capability
• Low logistical footprint
• Two-person portable configuration

Compared to heavy-class EOD robots, lifting capacity and armor protection may be more limited. Detailed survivability specifications are not publicly available.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

• Width: 60 cm
• Length: 90 cm
• Height: 80 cm
• Weight: Under 85 kg (including batteries)

Power System

• Military-standard lithium-ion battery
• Endurance: Over 4 hours (mission-dependent)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 5 km/h
• Control range: Over 500 meters
• Traction force: Over 50 kgf
• Step climbing: >20 cm
• Trench crossing: >40 cm
• Stair climbing: >30°
• Side slope tolerance: >15°

Sensors and Imaging

• High-resolution day cameras
• Manipulator-integrated camera
• Real-time video transmission
• 3D movement visualization

Thermal camera integration is not clearly specified in publicly available sources.

Command and Control

• Wireless encrypted data link
• Optional wired backup control
• Portable operator control unit

Deployment

• Two-person portable
• Rapid deployment capability
• Vehicle transport compatible

Personnel training requirements are not publicly disclosed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ertuğrul BİR used for?

It is used to remotely inspect and neutralize IEDs and suspicious explosive devices, minimizing human exposure to danger.

What is its control range?

• The system offers a wireless control range exceeding 500 meters, with an optional wired backup.

Can it climb stairs?

• Yes. It can climb stairs and slopes exceeding 30°.

How long can it operate?

• It provides more than four hours of operational endurance depending on mission intensity.

What types of threats can it neutralize?

• It is effective against IEDs, suspicious packages, vehicle-borne devices, and confined-space explosive threats.

How does it compare to heavy EOD robots?

• It offers superior portability and rapid deployment but may have lower lifting capacity and armor protection compared to heavier platforms.

Sources

• ASELSAN Official Product Documentation
• ASELSAN Product Catalogs
• Public defense exhibition materials
• Publicly available technical brochures