Abstract: A remote controlled robot for handling hazardous material, such as explosive devices, includes a support frame, an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with the support frame and a distal end remote therefrom, and a gripper connected with the distal end of the articulating arm, the gripper having gripper fingers that oppose one another. The robot includes a transporting assembly, such as wheels or a track, coupled with the support frame for selectively moving the robot to a desired location. The robot includes a tool basket disposed adjacent the proximal end of the articulating arm. The tool basket includes a plurality of tool receiving slots adapted to receive tools, with different tools stored in each of the slots. By carrying a plurality of tools in a basket, the robot may stay downrange when changing tools, rather than requiring the robot to return up range for changing tools.