The roots of the Remotec UK story lie in the difficulties encountered by UKMoD EOD personnel addressing the terrorist threat dating back to the early 1970s.

From very simple beginnings, the vehicle, which was soon named “Wheelbarrow”, became more advanced as technology offered increased capability to the EOD operator. Wheelbarrow has now developed to Mark 8 Plus II, and is regarded by EOD specialists world-wide as the most capable and reliable unmanned vehicle available.

Wheelbarrow today - Reach and Payload capability at a distance
Today, Wheelbarrow is in service throughout the world in the most demanding of operating scenarios. The vehicle is unmatched for its combination of speed, dexterity, reach and payload capabilities. Obviously we provide equipment to a world where failure can be fatal. As the supplier of generic tele-operated systems to the EOD community we bring unique field experience and a realism in terms of manufacturing practicalities. We are an ISO9000:2000 Company.

Wheelbarrow is universally recognised as the benchmark when considering vehicles for Remote Improvised Explosive Device disposal. Remotec vehicles are now also designed for other applications, in industrial, nuclear and security environments.

As the key supplier to the US Military Joint EOD Services, the sole supplier to the UK MoD for this size of vehicle, and as a partner to Police and military organisations world-wide, REMOTEC Inc and REMOTEC UK have a total of nearly 2000 unmanned vehicles in operation. For every Customer, optimum whole-life costs are assured by the availability of comprehensive training and product support packages.

The Future
Wheelbarrow remains the product of choice across the world, and there is considerable work underway to develop its capability still further.

Remotec continues at the same time to invest in other product development activity. This was demonstrated in December 2006 when, after a long and competitive exercise, we were awarded the contract to deliver the new fleet of EOD vehicles to the UKMoD. Further details on this can be found on the News page.

This programme seals Remotec UK’s reputation as the benchmark for remote bomb disposal operations, as it has been now for more than twenty years.

The pre-production phase robot is already generating interest from several locations across the world, and has been received enthusiastically during comprehensive Customer trials. This project is one of a number that Remotec is moving forwards in the unmanned vehicle arena, and is typical of a Company that prefers to lead from the front.