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Shark Robotics

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shark-robotics.com

Fully vertically integrated unmanned ground vehicles for firefighting, demining, and security; hardware, software, AI, and battery systems all designed in-house; robots operate in autonomous and teleoperated modes and carry modular mission payloads (water cannons, sensors, logistics mules); deployed by fire brigades and defence forces across 20+ countries.

HeadquartersLa Rochelle, FR
Founded2016
Corporate funding$11M
Team51-100
Deployments2
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries A
FoundersCyrille Kabbara (CEO)
Regions servedEurope, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South America
Countries deployedFR, UA, SG, HK, IT, PL, IN, AR
Service footprintLa Rochelle HQ; Shark Asia subsidiary in Singapore (since 2019); operations across 20+ countries
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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Atrax

  • 75 kg; 111.5 × 48 × 39 cm chassis; 5-axis articulated arm with 1,200 mm reach; lifts 12 kg bent / 6 kg straight; 200 mm clamp opening

    vendor-stated weight, dimensions, arm configuration, reach, and lifting capacity for EOD/demining

    Claim source
  • 6-hour operational autonomy; IP65; dual UN38.3-certified lithium-ion batteries; patented dual-function flippers for stair climbing and wire crossing

    vendor-stated runtime, ingress protection, battery certification, and mobility feature

    Claim source
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Barakuda

  • 500 kg payload capacity; 10-hour runtime; all-terrain tracked mobility

    vendor-stated maximum carry capacity, battery autonomy, and terrain capability

    Claim source
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Colossus

  • 525 kg weight; 160 × 78 × 76 cm; up to 3,000 L/min (800 GPM) water flow

    vendor-stated mass, dimensions, and firefighting water discharge rate from dedicated product page

    Claim source
  • 12-hour operational runtime; IP67; 2 × 4,000 W electric motors; 6 UN38.3-certified lithium-ion battery packs; 24,500 lm LED lighting

    vendor-stated battery autonomy, ingress protection, drive power, and lighting output

    Claim source
  • 8 tool-free interchangeable modules: water cannon, video turret, motorized bull bar, stretcher, transport basket, sensor tray, large-flow fan, breathing-air system

    vendor-stated modular mission payload options

    Claim source
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Rhyno Protect

  • 2,000 L/min water flow; 5 mission modules; compact form factor for urban and industrial fires

    vendor-stated firefighting discharge rate, modular payload count, and application

    Claim source
Machinesecurity

Shark Spike

  • Deploys in 2.5 s, retracts in 3 s; stops vehicles up to 130 km/h; adjustable length 2–4.2 m; remote control range up to 300 m

    vendor-stated deployment speed, vehicle stopping capability, size range, and operational range

    Claim source
  • 75 × 52 × 18 cm; 42 kg; IP55 weatherproof; 400 deploy-retract cycles per battery charge

    vendor-stated dimensions, weight, environmental rating, and battery endurance

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-11-26State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU)national emergency service – post-airstrike fire responseUA40Announcement
2019-04-15Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) – Notre-Dame Cathedral emergencyemergency fire response – cathedralFR1Announcement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordMove CapitalOcean ParticipationsOuest Croissance
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Network neighbours

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TencoreAnnounced partnership · Robot maker
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-06-17Signed MoU with IRIS Lab at Eurosatory 2026 to integrate autonomous laser counter-drone system onto BarakudaShark Robotics
2026-04-22Partnership with Ukrainian firm Tencore for EU-supported defense and security robotics co-developmentShark Robotics
2025-11-25Delivery ceremony in Ukraine for 40 Colossus robots (France-financed) for State Emergency Service fire-and-rescueShark Robotics
2025-11-06Named French Tech 2030 champion (Promotion 2025): one of 80 selected French scale-upsShark Robotics
2024-09-11France's UGAP national procurement agency renews Shark Robotics contract for UGV supply to public bodiesShark Robotics
2024-09-10Selected with ONERA as France 2030 winner to develop first autonomous firefighting robotShark Robotics
2023-01-15Raised €10M from Move Capital Fund I; 100+ robots deployed across 15 countries at that timeShark Robotics
2019-04-15Colossus deployed at Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in Paris, operating 10+ hours in extreme heatSilicon Canals
2016-01-01Founded in La Rochelle, France by Cyrille KabbaraSilicon Canals
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Source ledger

12 unique public sources

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Shark Robotics raises EUR 10m from Move CapitalShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Atrax demining robot: Shark RoboticsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Shark Robotics: Firefighting & Security RobotsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Colossus firefighting robot: Shark RoboticsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Shark Spike advanced spike strip: Shark RoboticsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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In Ukraine, Shark Robotics, SESU and French authorities celebrate the deployment of 40 Colossus robotsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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This French company's robot famously battled the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral fire; raises €10MSilicon Canals · retrieved 2026-07-05
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About Us – Shark RoboticsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Shark Robotics and IRIS Lab sign strategic partnership for next-generation counter-drone capabilitiesShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Shark Robotics partners with Tencore in defense and security with EU supportShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Our news: Shark RoboticsShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Shark Robotics and ONERA win France 2030 award for first autonomous fire safety robot projectShark Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05