Applied Research Associates
4300 San Mateo Blvd. NE • Suite A-220
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Ph. 505.881.8074
Fax 505.883.3673


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Why Pointman?

  • Gain "eyes-on" from safety
  • Climbs stairs up to 11"
  • Up to 600' range
  • Powers through/over debris
  • 5-6 hour run time

Pointman Tactical Robot (SUGV)



Setup in Less Than a Minute.

The Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) is a compact, tactical robot that keeps the operator at a safe standoff distance while providing video surveillance of multi-story structures, facility perimeters, and vehicles.

Audio & Video. Anytime. Anywhere.

Pointman provides daylight and lowlight video in a robust and highly mobile platform. Pointman uses wheeled locomotion to move quickly over level terrain and a unique flipping motion to negotiate obstacles and climb stairs. Pointman's camera boom assembly lies flat allowing Pointman to conduct inspections under vehicles including automobiles, commercial vehicles, and aircraft. Its self-righting and stair-climbing capabilities allow Pointman to be dropped through a window or tossed through a door to conduct recon activities in multi-story structures.

Send in Pointman Before People.

Pointman's compact footprint is ideal for operating in confined spaces such as culverts, warehouses, residences, and office space. With a width of only 19”, Pointman can operate in a narrow aisle of a bus or aircraft. An integrated
high-intensity headlight ensures video operation even when no ambient
light is present and a video output jack on the controller provides video
output for display on an external monitor
for evidentiary recording.


I take Pointman on every call.   It’s an invaluable tool.
     —Oklahoma City PD Officer

#1 in class for mobility and       battery life
        —NIST



Primary Uses

  • High risk warrants
  • Standoffs and/or barricaded suspect
  • Under vehicle inspections
  • Delivery system (cell phone, food, etc)
  • Inspection of contaminated zones
  • Lessen danger to team in all situations