The changing security scenario in our country has made the security of densely populated areas a significant area of concern. The security agencies need to deal with ever-changing and improvising threat factors that are capable of causing major disruptions to urban life with minimal risk to them. The role of a remotely operated ground vehicle (Rover) is vital in this context. It can be of immense use to security agencies in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. A Rover has two primary objectives – reconnaissance and recovery. The desirable traits of a Rover are determined by its primary mission objective. However, some of the commonly desired traits of a rover include its ability to traverse difficult terrain and extreme slopes, inspect suspicious objects (e.g. improvised explosive devices) with a robotic arm and give visual feedback to an operator away at a safe distance.