PepperBall (r) Announces Exclusive, Multi-Year Partnership With Marshfield Drones ™ for Implementation of AIMbot(tm), SWATbot(tm), Robotic Platforms.

Lake Forest IL, July 3, 2025 –(PR.com).– PepperBall, a widely-adopted distance-based non-lethal platform, announced today an exclusive, multi-year partnership. Marshfield Drones is a Marshfield Drones and PepperBall will collaborate under the agreement to brand, integrate and market the technology for law enforcement, corrections and military agencies around the world. The vehicles will be launched at the National Sheriffs Association Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL from June 23-25, 2020, Booth 1716.

Bob Plaschke CEO of PepperBall said, “Robotics extends PepperBall’s core promise of safety and distance,” “AIMbot, SWATbot, and other robotic platforms allow officers to deploy selected launchers, BLAST or BURST, payloads without having to step into danger.”

Nick Wayerski of Marshfield Drones added, “Our robots are built to carry mission critical payloads in places where people shouldn’t be.” PepperBall, a company trusted by over 10,000 agencies, is the exclusive partner for these platforms. They provide a proven non-lethal capability from day one.

The New Robotic Platforms.

PepperBall’s AIMbot ™ – a mid-sized, robust robot that comes as a turnkey package (robot, controller, goggles and launcher). With an FTC or TAC SA launcher, the operator can use a heads-up screen to accurately place a reticle and deploy PepperBall projectiles.

PepperBall Swatbot(tm). A low-profile, compact robot designed for confined spaces or barricaded areas. The SWATbot is remotely guided by the operator. It carries a BURST(tm), BLAST(tm), or BURST(tm), and maneuvers through doors or under obstacles. Kit includes robot, controller, and goggles.

PepperBall branded units will start factory acceptance in the next few weeks. Agency demonstrations have already been conducted for a number of federal agencies. Commercial availability is scheduled for late 2025 via the PepperBall global distribution network.

About PepperBall (r)
PepperBall’s mission is to create the highest quality non-lethal solutions for law enforcement that de-escalate situations, safely change behaviors, and ultimately saves lives. PepperBall is the non-lethal partner of choice for law enforcement, correctional and military professionals around the world. More than 20 million projectiles have been safely deployed. PepperBall, based in the heartland of the United States, backs each product with an industry leading commitment to training and customer service. Visit pepperball.com to learn more.

Marshfield Drones ™
Marshfield Drones designs, manufactures and distributes ground robots for delivering critical payloads to environments that are too dangerous for personnel. The company’s platforms are designed to provide robust mobility, intuitive controls and modular architecture for public-safety applications, industrial and defense.