FMBOT 12000 is a self-propelled amphibious robot for high-volume drainage and remote water supply during urban flood and emergency incidents.
It rapidly dewaters culverts, waterlogged streets and flooded underground car parks, and can relay water from nearby open sources to fire appliances or portable storage—without external power or a separate floating platform. Built on a hydraulic all-terrain chassis with on-the-spot turning, it can access tight, hard-to-reach areas and handle dirty water with small solids.
Key Features
4,800 l/min (80 l/s) monitor at 10 bar with ≥85 m throw; continuously adjustable jet/fog pattern; remote pan/tilt with presets and oscillation.
Explosion-protection marking Exd [ib] IIB T4 Gb for demanding industrial hazardous-area use.
Tracked all-terrain mobility: 5,800 N traction, 40° climbing ability, 260 mm obstacle crossing, 400 mm wading depth.
MESH digital-data HD transmission (OFDM/MIMO) with ad hoc networking and multi-robot operation; range up to 1.5 km (conditions dependent).
Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) for heat-source detection and improved awareness in smoke/low visibility, alongside 360° panoramic HD video and HD zoom surveillance.
Millimetre-wave radar obstacle avoidance and scene sensing to reduce operator workload near obstacles.
Two-way audio and microphone-array sound-source ocalisation to support on-scene coordination.
Primary Applications
Urban flooding / waterlogging dewatering • Culvert and low-clearance drainage • Flooded underground car-park dewatering (non-smoke environments) • Open-area water relay to fire appliances / portable water storage • Flood response support • Towing of trailers (land) and boats (water), configuration dependent
Product-Market Insight
For European flood response and civil protection units, FMBOT 12000 enables high-volume dewatering and remote water delivery with reduced crew exposure and faster set-up times. Its LDH-compatible interfaces and amphibious mobility make it particularly useful for mixed terrain incidents where access is limited and prolonged pumping operations are required.
Technical data
| Parameter | Specification |
| Max. flow rate (pump) | 720 m³/h (200 L/s / 12,000 L/min) |
| Maximum lift / range | 6 m |
| Water inlet connections | DN200 × 2 (internal diameter ≥ 185 mm) |
| Water outlet connections | DN200 × 2 (2 × 8-inch interfaces) |
| Drainage / discharge distance | ≥ 300 m |
| Water supply distance (single unit) | ≥ 300 m (multi-robot relay: several kilometres – configuration dependent) |
| Engine power | 35 hp (approx. 26 kW) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 L |
| Endurance (typical) | Approx. 5 h continuous (refuel during operation possible) |
| Drive / chassis | Hydraulic-driven all-terrain chassis |
| Travel speed (land) | Max 7.2 km/h |
| Travel speed (water) | 1 km/h |
| Communication range | ≥ 300 m (≥ 500 m in open areas) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2180 × 1480 × 1350 mm |
| Operating weight | 770 kg (including engine oil, hydraulic oil and fuel) |
| Water inlet type (double suction) | Lift-type inlet; quick replacement with 90° bent inlet for low water level suction |
| Hydraulic auxiliary output | Standard hydraulic output interface: 14 MPa (140 bar), 40 L/min |
| Traction winch | Electric winch; 3,500 lbf (approx. 1,600 kgf) pulling force; wireless/wired controller |
| Hose reel cart (optional) | 4 reels; typically 2 × 50 m + 2 × 25 m DN200 (other configurations possible); up to 150–200 m total hose length (specification dependent) |
| Hose reel cart – power | 48 V, 32 Ah battery; speed 5 km/h; range 20 km |
| Hose reel cart – dimensions / weight | 1800 × 1000 × 1400 mm; 580 kg (incl. 150 m thickened hose) |
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