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Cameleon LG E French Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)

Cameleon LG E

Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
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Cameleon LG E French Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
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Cameleon LG E French Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) (A)TRADOC ODIN WEG
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Basic Information
Name
Cameleon LG E French Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Designation
Cameleon LG E
Alternate Designation
Cameleon LG E
Equipment Type
Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Manufacturer
Exail
Date of Introduction
2019
Description

The Cameleon LG E French Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) is a lightweight, man-portable Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed and manufactured by Exail (formerly ECA Group). It is optimized for rapid deployment in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD), and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) detection missions. The platform features a "Plug & Play" architecture allowing operators to hot-swap modules without tools. Manipulator Arm: A 5-axis electrical arm equipped with a gripper, laser rangefinder, and integrated cameras. It typically features anti-collision systems to prevent the arm from hitting the chassis. EOD Neutralization: Can mount recoilless disruptors (e.g., 12.5mm or 20mm) or initiate firing circuits for controlled detonations.

Ground Specifications
Mobility Type Tracked
Engine Battery
Max Speed 5.1 km/h
Range 500.0 km
System
Alternative Designation Cameleon LG E
Type Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
Manufacturer Exail
Configuration Track
Crew Unmanned
Control Unit (OCU) Uses a ruggedized tablet/laptop interface (7" or 10" screens) with 3D visualization and intuitive "point-and-click" control for the manipulator arm, reducing operator cognitive load.
Fiber Optic Tether Essential for EOD missions where radio frequency (RF) jamming is active to prevent Remote Controlled IED (RCIED) detonation.
Payload Capacity 15 kg
Sensors Vision: Front/Rear driving cameras (Day/Night/IR) + Turret camera. CBRN: Compatible with commercial chemical/radiological detectors (e.g., Geiger counters, MultiRAE). X-Ray: Integration with portable digital X-ray scanner plates.
Manipulator Arm 5-Axis (Turret, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist Pitch, Wrist Roll)
Lift Capacity 4.5 kg (Retracted)
Reach 91 cm (Horizontal & Vertical)
IP Rating IP65 (Water and dust resistant)
Deployment Backpack-transportable; deployable in < 2 minutes.
Dimensions
Length INA
Width INA
Height INA
Weight, Combat 12 kg (Platform only) / < 20 kg (Full system with arm & batteries)
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type Battery
Engine Power INA
Maximum Range 500m (LOS Radio) / 1 km (Fiber Optic tether)
Maximum Speed 5.1 km/h (Standard) up to 11 km/h (High-speed motor option)
Amphibious No
Obstacle Clearance 20 cm vertical step; 45° slope climbing
Endurance 4 hours (Operational) / 15 hours (Surveillance/Standby)
Protection
Armor The chassis and turret are hardened to withstand the recoil of water-jet disruptors (up to 28,000g acceleration shock).
Applique Armor No
NBC Protection No
Image Sources
Notes https://www.exail.com/product-range/unmanned-ground-vehicles; https://www.army-technology.com/projects/cameleon-lg-e/; https://www.edrmagazine.eu/exail-secures-contract-with-belgian-deminers-to-supply-unmanned-demining-technologies
Details
Country of Origin France
Category Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)
Land > Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight
12 kg
Operators (2)
France
Belgium
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