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This is a list of James Bond gadgets featured in the Bond films, organized by the film eras of its actor. The ''
James Bond The ''James Bond'' series focuses on a fictional British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collections. Since Fleming's death in 1964, eight other authors have ...
'' books and films have featured exotic equipment and vehicles, which often prove to be critically useful. The original books and early adaptations had only relatively minimal pieces like the modified
attache case A briefcase is a narrow hard-sided box-shaped bag or case used mainly for carrying papers and equipped with a handle. Lawyers commonly use briefcases to carry briefs to present to a court, hence the name. Businesspeople and other white collar pr ...
in '' From Russia, with Love''. However, the gadgets took on a more spectacular profile starting with the film version of '' Goldfinger'', and its tremendous success encouraged the following films to have Bond supplied with still more equipment. For instance, it became an expected scene in each film where Q would present and demonstrate Bond's assigned tools for the mission, and it was a near guarantee that each and every piece would be invaluable to Bond in the field. Bond gadgets became an example of the literary technique of
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. Fans eventually complained that the use of gadgets became excessive in the
Roger Moore Sir Roger George Moore (14 October 192723 May 2017) was an English actor. He was the third actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond in the Eon Productions film series, playing the character in seven feature films between 19 ...
films, particularly in '' Moonraker'', and subsequent productions struggled to find a balance in which gadgets could have a place without giving the impression that the character unduly depended on them or using stories that arbitrarily included situations that exactly fit the use of the gadgets assigned. This article concerns the gadgets James Bond typically carried on his person, along with gadgets and gimmicks used by allies and villains. It does not include the main
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associated with the film. It does not include makeshift gadgets or weapons, animals, or general spy equipment and installations such as
disguise A disguise can be anything which conceals or changes a person's physical appearance, including a wig, glasses, makeup, fake moustache, costume or other items. Camouflage is a type of disguise for people, animals and objects. Hats, glasses, chan ...
s /
fake passport A fake passport is a counterfeit of a passport (or other travel document) issued by a nation or authorised agency. Such counterfeits are copies of genuine passports, or illicitly modified genuine passports made by unauthorized persons, sometime ...
s,
surveillance Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, many activities, or information for the purpose of information gathering, influencing, managing or directing. This can include observation from a distance by means of electronic equipment, such as c ...
equipment,
secret passages Secret passages, also commonly referred to as hidden passages or secret tunnels, are hidden routes used for stealthy travel, escape, or movement of people and goods. They are sometimes inside buildings leading to secret rooms. Others allow peop ...
/
trap doors A trapdoor is a sliding or hinged door in a floor or ceiling. It is traditionally small in size. It was invented to facilitate the hoisting of grain up through mills, however, its list of uses has grown over time. The trapdoor has played a pivot ...
, remote-controlled detonations, unless particularly notable.


Sean Connery era (1962–1967; 1971)


''Dr. No''

;
Geiger counter A Geiger counter (also known as a Geiger–Müller counter) is an electronic instrument used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It is widely used in applications such as radiation dosimetry, radiological protection, experimental ph ...
: Bond has to request one from Britain before using it to determine the radioactivity of Crab Key's rocks, suggesting they were uncommon pieces of equipment. The very first James Bond gadget. ; Cigarette with cyanide: Used by the "chauffeur" to commit suicide rather than being interrogated by Bond. ; Dragon tank:
Tank A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle intended as a primary offensive weapon in front-line ground combat. Tank designs are a balance of heavy firepower, strong armour, and good battlefield mobility provided by tracks and a powerful engin ...
vehicle equipped with
flamethrower A flamethrower is a ranged incendiary device designed to project a controllable jet of fire. First deployed by the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century AD, flamethrowers saw use in modern times during World War I, and more widely in World ...
s but popularised as a dragon. ; Bionic Hands: Dr. No's signature prosthetic hands, which he started using after losing his real hands to experiments on radiation. They possess great strength, but lack dexterity.


''From Russia with Love''

; James Bond's briefcase: : A special briefcase issued to all double-0 personnel featuring: *
AR-7 The ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer is a semi-automatic firearm in .22 Long Rifle caliber, developed in 1959 from the Armalite AR-5, AR-5 that was adopted by the United States Air Force, U.S. Air Force as a pilot and aircrew survival weapon. The AR-7 was ...
.22 calibre survival rifle with infrared telescope and detachable
suppressor A silencer, also known as a sound suppressor, suppressor, or sound moderator, is a muzzle device that reduces the acoustic intensity Sound intensity, also known as acoustic intensity, is defined as the power carried by sound waves per unit ...
* Twenty rounds of ammunition for the rifle concealed within the case * 50
gold sovereign The sovereign is a British gold coin with a nominal value of one pound sterling (£1) and contains 0.2354 troy oz of pure gold. Struck since 1817, it was originally a circulating coin that was accepted in Britain and elsewhere in the world; ...
s concealed within the case *
Tear gas Tear gas, also known as a lachrymator agent or lachrymator (), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial aerosol, is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears. In ad ...
cartridge disguised as talcum powder, set to discharge when the briefcase is opened incorrectly. * Spring-loaded throwing knife accessible from the case's outside. ; Bug detector : A small device that detects the presence of phone taps. ; Dagger shoe : A shoe with a concealed poisoned blade tip. Worn by SPECTRE agents, including
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and Morzeny. Dagger shoes were used in other non-James Bond films such as ''
The Punisher The Punisher (Francis "Frank" Castle, born Castiglione) is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. The Punisher made ...
'' and ''
The Dark Knight ''The Dark Knight'' is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics superhero, Batman, it is the sequel to ''Batman Begins'' (2005) and the second insta ...
'' ; Garrote watch : A wristwatch from which a wire
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can be drawn. Preferred weapon by SPECTRE assassin recruit Red Grant. ;
Periscope A periscope is an instrument for observation over, around or through an object, obstacle or condition that prevents direct line-of-sight observation from an observer's current position. In its simplest form, it consists of an outer case with ...
: A gift from the Royal Navy installed below the Russian embassy. Used to spy on the Russian conference room. ; Tape recorder camera : A small reel-to-reel
tape recorder An audio tape recorder, also known as a tape deck, tape player or tape machine or simply a tape recorder, is a sound recording and reproduction device that records and plays back sounds usually using magnetic tape for storage. In its present- ...
hidden within a camera, used to interrogate Tatiana.


''Goldfinger''

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Oddjob's hat Oddjob (often written as "Odd Job") is a fictional character in the espionage novels and films featuring James Bond. He is a henchman to the villain Auric Goldfinger in the 1959 James Bond novel '' Goldfinger'' and its 1964 film adaptation, mak ...
: Goldfinger's henchman, uses a special
bowler hat The bowler hat, also known as a billycock, bob hat, bombín (Spanish) or derby (United States), is a hard felt hat with a rounded crown, originally created by the London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler in 1849. It has traditionally been worn ...
with a metal ring inside the brim as a throwing weapon. The hat is capable of slicing through stone and metal or breaking a person's neck when thrown hard enough. ;
Homing beacon An emergency locator beacon is a radio beacon, a portable battery powered radio transmitter, used to locate airplanes, vessels, and persons in distress and in need of immediate rescue. Various types of emergency locator beacons are carried by airc ...
s: Used to track people. One is placed in Bond's shoe; another is placed on car and can be tracked up to 150 miles. ; Industrial laser: Used by Goldfinger trying to kill Bond. Powerful enough to put a laser dot on the moon, but at very close range able to cut through steel. This laser was later used to cut open the vault of Fort Knox. This film showcases the very first of its kind, as this weapon takes on various forms throughout the James Bond series. ;
Parking meter A parking meter is a device used to collect money in exchange for the right to park a vehicle in a particular place for a limited amount of time. Parking meters can be used by municipalities as a tool for enforcing their integrated on-street par ...
that releases
tear gas Tear gas, also known as a lachrymator agent or lachrymator (), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial aerosol, is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears. In ad ...
: One of Q's gadgets under test. ; Wetsuit with bird on top: A wetsuit for
snorkeling Snorkeling ( British and Commonwealth English spelling: snorkelling) is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a ...
with a seagull on top.


''Thunderball''

; Homing pill : When Bond takes this pill, it emits a signal that can be detected only by a certain receiver. ; Remote-controlled doors: Although not a significant piece of technology today, at the time it was new. Used by main villain
Emilio Largo Emilio Largo is a fictional character and the main antagonist from the 1961 James Bond novel '' Thunderball''. He appears in the 1965 film adaptation, again as the main antagonist, with Italian actor Adolfo Celi filling the role. Largo is also th ...
to open a secret panel which leads to the SPECTRE briefing room in
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. ; Air supply : A small device that can be carried on the person without notice and when in use, is held in the mouth to provide four minutes of air in emergencies when the user has to go underwater. (Effectively a miniature
Scuba set A scuba set, originally just scuba, is any breathing apparatus that is entirely carried by an underwater diver and provides the diver with breathing gas at the ambient pressure. ''Scuba'' is an anacronym for self-contained underwater breathing ...
.) ;
Jetpack A jet pack, rocket belt, or rocket pack is a device worn on the back which uses jets of gas or liquid to propel the wearer through the air. The concept has been present in science fiction for almost a century and became widespread in the 1960s. ...
: A
Bell Rocket Belt The Bell Rocket Belt is a low-power rocket propulsion device that allows an individual to safely travel or leap over small distances. It is a type of rocket pack. Overview Bell Aerosystems began development of a rocket pack which it called the ...
jetpack is used to propel Bond into the air during his escape in the opening gambit after killing Jaques Bouvar. Bond uses a Bell Textron jetpack in ''
Die Another Day ''Die Another Day'' is a 2002 spy film and the twentieth film in the ''James Bond'' series produced by Eon Productions. It was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and directed by Lee Tamahori. The fourth and final film starrin ...
'' ; Underwater jetpack: Bond is equipped with a jet-propelled scuba tank. ; Breitling 'Top Time' Diver Chronometer watch : with built-in
Geiger counter A Geiger counter (also known as a Geiger–Müller counter) is an electronic instrument used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It is widely used in applications such as radiation dosimetry, radiological protection, experimental ph ...
. ; Underwater camera : capable of taking eight shots in succession in darkness using an infra-red film. ; Geiger counter camera : A camera that conceals a
Geiger counter A Geiger counter (also known as a Geiger–Müller counter) is an electronic instrument used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It is widely used in applications such as radiation dosimetry, radiological protection, experimental ph ...
. Bond gives this to Domino to look for the bombs on the yacht. ; Miniature
Very pistol A flare gun, also known as a Very pistol or signal pistol, is a large-bore handgun that discharges flares, blanks and smoke. The flare gun is typically used to produce a distress signal. Types The most common type of flare gun is a Very (som ...
: a pocket-sized
flare gun A flare gun, also known as a Very pistol or signal pistol, is a large-bore handgun that discharges flares, blanks and smoke. The flare gun is typically used to produce a distress signal. Types The most common type of flare gun is a Very (som ...
firing a red signalling beacon. ; Cassette recorder hidden in book : Bond uses this to learn that Quist is hiding in his hotel room. ; Electrocution staff chair :With the press of a button, Blofeld electrocutes the staff member on the seat which he sits on, then the seat drops down into the floor and comes back empty. ; Skyhook : Comes as a grappling suspender attached to a weather balloon that Bond can attach to his utility harness. With the aid of a specialised aircraft (B-17) installed with specialised braces, Bond and Domino are hoisted up into the air and out of the area.


''You Only Live Twice''

; Mini-rocket cigarette : Tiger Tanaka gives Bond a cigarette capable of shooting a rocket-powered projectile accurately up to 30 yards. Used in Blofeld's volcano to kill a technician standing by the entrance controls to enable his allies to storm the base. ; Waterproof body bag : Used at Bond's own "Funeral", this bag is completely waterproof complete with a breathing mask enabling Bond to breathe while being dumped overboard. The bag is even waterproof enough to allow him to wear a complete uniform before his briefing with M. ; Jet Propelled Bullets: Developed by Tiger Tanaka's facility, these bullet feature extra jet propulsion for added firepower. However they were not used. ; Little Nellie ( WA-116): A portable
autogyro An autogyro (from Greek and , "self-turning"), also known as a ''gyroplane'', is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift. Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller. Whi ...
built by Q Branch, which fits into a small duffel bag and can be assembled or dis-assembled anywhere. Contains machine guns, heat seeking missiles, aerial mines and rocket launchers ;
Gyrojet The Gyrojet is a family of unique firearms developed in the 1960s named for the method of gyroscopically stabilizing its projectiles. Rather than inert bullets, Gyrojets fire small rockets called Microjets which have little recoil and do not req ...
rocket guns: Prototype guns using a small rocket-propelled projectile rather than conventional ammunition. A limited number were made in real life for trials by the US and British military forces, but the design never caught on, and the guns and ammunition are now very collectible (and therefore highly sought after and expensive). ; X-Ray Desk: Used by Osato to identify any concealed firearms that his prospective 'clients' may have. ; Poison-delivering string : Used by a Japanese
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assassin to deliver a dose of poison from an attic by having it running along its length to land directly in the victim's mouth. Referenced or used several times in subsequent popular culture as well, such as in the gamebook series ''
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''. ; Bo with retractable spear: Used by a SPECTRE henchmen who infiltrated Tanaka's base in an attempt to assassinate Bond. ; Lipstick gas: Helga Brant uses a lipstick case to discharge disorienting gas. ; Safe Cracking Machine : A pocket-sized device used by Bond to decipher the combination lock code of Osato's office safe.


''Diamonds Are Forever''

; Biometric
fingerprint scanner Fingerprint scanners are security systems of biometrics. They are used in police stations, security industries, smartphones, and other mobile devices. Function Everyone has patterns of friction ridges on their fingers, and it is this pattern t ...
: A projector-like device used by Tiffany Case in her Amsterdam apartment to identify her guests. One such example of how this device is used is when she takes the glass which Bond was using, then dusting the surface for a print and running it through the device and comparing it with a known fingerprint sample of her supposed guest. ; Fake fingerprint : Bond uses a fake fingerprint that clings to his thumb to trick Tiffany Case into believing he is Peter Franks. ; Piton pistol: Fires a grappling
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, complete with line; range about 10–15 meters. Also used as an improvised weapon against (a fake) Blofeld. ; Pocket snap trap : A small gadget hidden in a pocket to give a person performing an unwanted search on the wielder a painful surprise. ; Electromagnetic RPM Controller Ring: Q created a ring that, when used, ensures a jackpot at any mechanical
slot machine A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English) or poker machine (Australian English and New Zealand English) is a gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its customers. Slot machines are also known pejoratively a ...
. ;
Voice changer The term voice changer (also known as voice enhancer) refers to a device which can change the tone or pitch of or add distortion to the user's voice, or a combination and vary greatly in price and sophistication. A kazoo/didgeridoo can be used as ...
: Blofield uses this to trick employees that he is Willard Whyte. Q puts together a makeshift one to fool Blofield, remarking that he made one for "the kids last Christmas." ;
Water ball A water ball or water walking ball is a large inflatable sphere that allows a person inside it to walk across the surface of a body of water. The giant ball is usually two metres in diameter and has a zippered entrance to allow for easy entry a ...
: Used by Bond to "walk" on water when he is parachuted near Blofield's platform.


''Never Say Never Again'' (non-Eon; 1983)

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Pen gun A pen gun is a firearm that resembles an ink pen. They generally are of small caliber (e.g., .22 LR, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, .38-caliber, etc.) and are single shot. Early examples of pen guns were pinfired, but modern designs are rim or centerfire. ...
: A fountain pen emblazoned with the
Union Flag The Union Jack, or Union Flag, is the ''de facto'' national flag of the United Kingdom. Although no law has been passed making the Union Flag the official national flag of the United Kingdom, it has effectively become such through precedent. ...
of the UK that can fire an explosive charge, albeit delayed. ; Rolex wristwatch : equipped with a small laser beam cutting tool.


David Niven era (1967)


''Casino Royale'' (non-Eon; 1967)

; Cigarette gun : Similar to the one used in the later Eon movie '' You Only Live Twice''. Used by James Bond to kill the firing squad that tried to execute him in one scene. ; Sleeping pills : Although these are used in hospitals today, Miss Goodthighs tried to knock out Evelyn Tremble before he could play baccarat against
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. ; Suit with various gadgets in the pockets : Q tries to explain this to Evelyn Tremble, but he ignores him. ; Bagpipe machine gun : Used by Vesper Lynd to kill Tremble. ;
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B 8x11 Camera : Used by Q.


George Lazenby era (1969)


''On Her Majesty's Secret Service''

; Radioactive lint: In the beginning of the movie, Q shows M a
homing device In the distribution and logistics of many types of products, track and trace or tracking and tracing concerns a process of determining the current and past locations (and other information) of a unique item or property. This concept can be s ...
made out of lint. ;
Safe-cracker Safe-cracking is the process of opening a safe without either the combination or the key. Physical methods Different procedures may be used to crack a safe, depending on its construction. Different procedures are required to open different safe ...
: A device that consists of a flexible cable ending in a grapple that fits over a typical safe
combination lock A combination lock is a type of locking device in which a sequence of symbols, usually numbers, is used to open the lock. The sequence may be entered using a single rotating dial which interacts with several discs or ''cams'', by using a set o ...
. It is coupled with a
photocopier A photocopier (also called copier or copy machine, and formerly Xerox machine, the generic trademark) is a machine that makes copies of documents and other visual images onto paper or plastic film quickly and cheaply. Most modern photocopiers u ...
. ;
Minox Minox (pronounced ) is a manufacturer of cameras, known especially for its subminiature camera. The first product to carry the Minox name was a subminiature camera, conceived in 1922, and finally invented and produced in 1936, by Baltic German ...
spy camera A hidden camera or spy camera is a camera used to photograph or record subjects, often people, without their knowledge. The camera may be considered "hidden" because it is not visible to the subject being filmed, or is disguised as another obje ...
: Bond uses a small camera to take snap shots of a map that shows where the "Angels of Death" are to release a biological agent.


Roger Moore era (1973–1985)


''Live and Let Die''

;
Rolex Submariner The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of sports watches designed for diving and manufactured by Rolex, resistant to water and corrosion. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair. It was the fir ...
: This specially modified Submariner has a powerful electromagnet that, in theory, can even deflect a bullet. The watch bezel also spins to operate like a mini circular saw that can cut ropes. ;
Side mirror A side-view mirror (or side mirror), also known as a wing mirror, is a mirror placed on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside the driver's peripheral ...
dart gun A dart gun is an air rifle that fires a dart. The dart is tipped with a hypodermic needle and filled with a tranquilizer, vaccine, or antibiotic. A dart gun containing a tranquillizer is called a tranquillizer gun ( also spelled tranquilizer, tra ...
: The side mirror of Kananga's
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fires a
poisoned dart Arrow poisons are used to poison arrow heads or darts for the purposes of hunting and warfare. They have been used by indigenous peoples worldwide and are still in use in areas of South America, Africa and Asia. Notable examples are the poisons se ...
. ;
Prosthetic arm In medicine, a prosthesis (plural: prostheses; from grc, πρόσθεσις, prósthesis, addition, application, attachment), or a prosthetic implant, is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trau ...
: Tee Hee's mechanical arm which contains a very strong claw capable of crushing and cutting through objects. ; "Felix Lighter": Radio transmitter/receiver disguised as a
car cigarette lighter An automobile auxiliary power outlet (also known as car cigarette lighter or auxiliary power outlet) in an automobile was initially designed to power an electrically heated cigarette lighter,LifeWire.com article''“From Car Cigarette Lighter ...
. ; Bug sweeper : a hand-held device that can sweep a room for electronic microphones. ; Clothing brush communicator : A lint brush with a communicator. ; Flute communicator: Baron Samedi uses this device as a regular flute and as a direct radio transmission communicator to Dr. Kananga ; Shark gun : Fires special pellets that expel highly pressurised air to make the target explode.


''The Man with the Golden Gun''

; The Golden Gun: Scaramanga assembles his Golden Gun using a pen (which acts as the barrel) screwed into a cigarette lighter (which acts as the firing chamber), a cigarette case (which acts as the handle), and a cuff link (which acts as the trigger). This gun however is limited to only one bullet. ; Flying car: A pair of wings, tail section, and a turbine jet that comes as an attachment to Scaramanga's
AMC Matador The AMC Matador is a car model line that was manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) across two generations, 1971–1973 (mid-size) and 1974–1978 (full-size), in two-door hardtop (first generation) and coupe (second gen ...
Coupe.


''The Spy Who Loved Me''

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Quartz watch : with tape that resembles a
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to receive messages from MI6. ;
Ski pole Ski poles, also referred to as poles (in North America), sticks (UK), or stocks (Australia), are used by skiers for balance and propulsion. Modern ski poles are most commonly made from aluminum and carbon fiber, though materials such as bamboo are ...
gun : A specially designed ski pole which is modified to fire .30 calibre rounds from a four-shot magazine in the handle. ;
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' Teeth : Made of stainless steel, his razor sharp teeth are what he uses to dispose of his victims by biting into their jugular. ;
Microfilm Microforms are scaled-down reproductions of documents, typically either photographic film, films or paper, made for the purposes of transmission, storage, reading, and printing. Microform images are commonly reduced to about 4% or of the origin ...
reader: assembled from a
cigarette case A cigarette case (sometimes called a cigarette tin) is a sturdy container used to store small numbers of cigarettes and prevent them from being crushed. A typical cigarette case is a flat box (commonly made of metal) that opens symmetrically into ...
and
lighter A lighter is a portable device which creates a flame, and can be used to ignite a variety of items, such as cigarettes, gas lighter, fireworks, candles or campfires. It consists of a metal or plastic container filled with a flammable liquid or c ...
; Stun gas cigarette : The cigarette used by Soviet agent Triple X, could unleash a knockout blow of stun gas when blown through. ; Q Branch gadgets: * A hovering
tea tray Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over Curing (vegetable preservation), cured or fresh leaves of ''Camellia sinensis'', an evergreen shrub native to East Asia which probably originated in the borderlands of ...
that can be magnetically accelerated to a speed that can sever someone's head * Spring-loaded poofah that acts like an
ejection seat In aircraft, an ejection seat or ejector seat is a system designed to rescue the aircraft pilot, pilot or other aircrew, crew of an aircraft (usually military) in an emergency. In most designs, the seat is propelled out of the aircraft by an ex ...
* Hookah / Shisha pipe that doubles as a machine gun * Cement sprayer, later used by the Lotus Esprit * Camel saddle with sword blade that sticks out of the seat ; Motorcycle
sidecar A sidecar is a one-wheeled device attached to the side of a motorcycle, scooter, or bicycle, making the whole a three-wheeled vehicle. A motorcycle with a sidecar is sometimes called a ''combination'', an ''outfit'', a ''rig'' or a ''hack''. ...
missile : A rocket-powered missile in the form of a sidecar, launched by a
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;
Wet Nellie Wet Nellie is a custom-built submarine, created for the 1977 ''James Bond'' film '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' in the shape of a Lotus Esprit S1 sports car. The Esprit was chosen to give James Bond a glamorous car to drive. "Wet Nellie" is named in ...
: a
Lotus Esprit The Lotus Esprit is a British sports car that was built by Lotus Cars at their Hethel factory in England between 1976 and 2004. It was among the first of designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's polygonal "folded paper" designs. Background In 1970 Tony ...
car that converts into a submarine It can fire
surface-to-air missiles A surface-to-air missile (SAM), also known as a ground-to-air missile (GTAM) or surface-to-air guided weapon (SAGW), is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft or other missiles. It is one type of anti-aircraft syst ...
, underwater missiles, lay mines, and spray cement or smoke screen to the rear.


''Moonraker''

; Wrist-mounted
dart gun A dart gun is an air rifle that fires a dart. The dart is tipped with a hypodermic needle and filled with a tranquilizer, vaccine, or antibiotic. A dart gun containing a tranquillizer is called a tranquillizer gun ( also spelled tranquilizer, tra ...
: A dart gun concealed under the wearer's sleeve. Uses wearer's nerve impulses to fire
armor-piercing Armour-piercing ammunition (AP) is a type of projectile designed to penetrate either body armour or vehicle armour. From the 1860s to 1950s, a major application of armour-piercing projectiles was to defeat the thick armour carried on many warsh ...
or cyanide-tipped darts. ;
Safe-cracking Safe-cracking is the process of opening a safe without either the combination or the key. Physical methods Different procedures may be used to crack a safe, depending on its construction. Different procedures are required to open different safes ...
device : Shows an
X-ray An X-ray, or, much less commonly, X-radiation, is a penetrating form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. Most X-rays have a wavelength ranging from 10  picometers to 10  nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30&nb ...
of the lock mechanism as well as the combination status. It is concealed within a
cigarette case A cigarette case (sometimes called a cigarette tin) is a sturdy container used to store small numbers of cigarettes and prevent them from being crushed. A typical cigarette case is a flat box (commonly made of metal) that opens symmetrically into ...
. ;
Spy camera A hidden camera or spy camera is a camera used to photograph or record subjects, often people, without their knowledge. The camera may be considered "hidden" because it is not visible to the subject being filmed, or is disguised as another obje ...
: A mini-camera imprinted with 007. ; Gondola hovercraft : A
gondola The gondola (, ; vec, góndoła ) is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is typically propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull ...
equipped with a propeller engine; it can also convert into a
hovercraft A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is an amphibious Craft (vehicle), craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. Hovercraft use blowers to produce a large volume of air below the hull ...
. ; Poison pen :
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's pen that contains a needle to inject someone with poison. ; Notebook dart: Goodhead's notebook that shoots a poison dart. Bond calls it a "fairly deadly diary". ; Perfume
flamethrower A flamethrower is a ranged incendiary device designed to project a controllable jet of fire. First deployed by the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century AD, flamethrowers saw use in modern times during World War I, and more widely in World ...
: Goodhead's perfume bottle that shoots flame. ; Transmitter purse : A transmitter in Goodhead's purse, complete with antenna and transmitting sounds. ; Exploding
bolas Bolas or bolases (singular bola; from Spanish and Portuguese ''bola'', "ball", also known as a ''boleadora'' or ''boleadeira'') is a type of throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, used to capture animals by entang ...
: Developed by Q branch, designed to entrap a human and then explode. ; Mexican machine gun: Developed by Q branch, a
mannequin A mannequin (also called a dummy, lay figure, or dress form) is a doll, often articulated, used by artists, tailors, dressmakers, window dressers and others, especially to display or fit clothing and show off different fabrics and textiles. Pr ...
of a Mexican taking a
siesta A ''siesta'' (from Spanish, pronounced and meaning "nap") is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in some countries, particularly those in warm-weather zones. The ...
that splits open to reveal an automatic machine gun. ;
Laser gun A laser weapon is a directed-energy weapon based on lasers. After decades of R&D, directed-energy weapons including lasers are still at the experimental stage and it remains to be seen if or when they will be deployed as practical, high-perfo ...
s : Used by both sides in combat in outer space and in the space station. ; Seiko wristwatch : Contains a remote detonator and explosive charge and fuse inside the back compartment.


''For Your Eyes Only''

; Arm cast : Developed by Q-Branch, but not used in the field. This would look like an ordinary cast on a broken arm, except that it can also be used on an assailant coming from the back by springing out and bashing the perpetrator. ; Spiked umbrella : Also developed by Q-Branch but not used in the field, this normal looking umbrella would have hooked spikes come out of the edges and close on the victim's neck when rain pours on the top. ; Identigraph : A computer system used to assemble a phantom photo of a person by selecting characteristics from a variety of lists including hair colour, hair style, nose form, style of eyeglasses etc. It can then be used to match with people in their spy agency databases. This device references the Identicast system referred to in the Ian Fleming novel '' Goldfinger''. ; Seiko Wristwatch : Receives digital message read-outs and contains a 2-way radio/transmitter for voice communications.


''Octopussy''

; Loaded backgammon dice : Used by Khan to ensure a victory every time, Bond then uses the dice against Khan breaking his "winning streak". ; Q's rope: Q attempts to recreate the
Indian rope trick The Indian rope trick is a magic trick said to have been performed in and around India during the 19th century. Sometimes described as "the world’s greatest illusion", it reputedly involved a magician, a length of rope, and one or more boy ass ...
; Door with spikes : Smithers of Q Branch has a spiked door that smashes whoever uses its knocker ;
Homing device In the distribution and logistics of many types of products, track and trace or tracking and tracing concerns a process of determining the current and past locations (and other information) of a unique item or property. This concept can be s ...
:A bug installed by Q in the Faberge egg ;
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fountain pen A fountain pen is a writing instrument which uses a metal nib to apply a water-based ink to paper. It is distinguished from earlier dip pens by using an internal reservoir to hold ink, eliminating the need to repeatedly dip the pen in an inkw ...
: Contains a mixture of nitric and
hydrochloric acid Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride. It is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. It is classified as a strong acid Acid strength is the tendency of an acid, symbol ...
s to dissolve metals. The top is an
earpiece In-ear monitors (IEMs) are devices used by musicians, audio engineers and audiophiles to listen to music or to hear a personal mix of vocals and stage instrumentation for live performance or recording studio mixing. They are also used by telev ...
listening device that works with Bond's wristwatch and the homing device in the egg. ; Seiko wristwatch : Contains a homing device tracker and
liquid crystal Liquid crystal (LC) is a state of matter whose properties are between those of conventional liquids and those of solid crystals. For example, a liquid crystal may flow like a liquid, but its molecules may be oriented in a crystal-like way. T ...
TV that works with Q Branch's surveillance cameras. The watch is a Seiko G757 5020 Sports 100. ;
Yo-yo A yo-yo (also spelled yoyo) is a toy consisting of an axle connected to two disks, and a string looped around the axle, similar to a spool. It is an ancient toy with proof of existence since 500 BCE. The yo-yo was also called a bandalore in ...
saw : A rotating circular saw blade attached to a string so that it could be used in the same manner as a conventional yo-yo. ;Fake crocodile : A crocodile-shaped submersible used by Bond to enter Octopussy's island.


''A View to a Kill''

; Snooper the robotic dog : One of Q Branch's surveillance inventions. A small, animal-like remote controlled camera unit that can transmit audio/video from the head of the unit to a receptacle for the signal. It was used as demonstration near the beginning of the movie and at the end to find Bond. ;
Electric shaver An electric shaver (also known as the dry razor, electric razor, or simply shaver) is a razor with an electrically powered rotating or oscillating blade. The electric shaver usually does not require the use of shaving cream, soap, or water. The ...
bug detector : Detects surveillance bugs, in the form of an electric shaver.
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brand. ; Polarizing sunglasses: Allows the ability of seeing clearly through tinted glass. ; Ring camera: Contains a miniature camera. ; Checkbook reader : Uses ultra-violet light to read previously written material by picking up the indentations of pen marks on paper. ; Credit card lock pick : Has an electronic ability to open locks.
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brand. ; Zorin's walking stick: Contains an RC steroid injector used to improve the performance of his racing horses during a race. Also contains various controls for his racetrack and various other materials at his estate.


Timothy Dalton era (1987–1989)


''The Living Daylights''

;
Cigarette case A cigarette case (sometimes called a cigarette tin) is a sturdy container used to store small numbers of cigarettes and prevent them from being crushed. A typical cigarette case is a flat box (commonly made of metal) that opens symmetrically into ...
binoculars : This device is made to look like a cigarette case, but opens up to a pair of small binoculars ;
Ghettoblaster A boombox is a transistorized portable music player featuring one or two cassette tape recorder/players and AM/FM radio, generally with a carrying handle. Beginning in the mid 1980s, a CD player was often included. Sound is delivered through ...
: A boombox that can fire a rocket. ; Rake
metal detector A metal detector is an instrument that detects the nearby presence of metal. Metal detectors are useful for finding metal objects on the surface, underground, and under water. The unit itself, consist of a control box, and an adjustable shaft, ...
: A garden rake that rotates back and forth to monitor the grounds for the MI6 operatives. Used to detect Bond's Walther PPK ; Whistle-activated keychain: A multi-purpose keychain that can release stun gas or explode depending on the tune whistled. It also has a lock pick that can open 90% of the world's locks. ; Revolving sofa : Q Branch is testing a sofa that swallows whoever sits on it, as demonstrated by one of his assistants. ;
Milk bottle Glass milk bottles are glass bottles used for milk and they are generally reusable and returnable. Milk bottles are used mainly for doorstep delivery of fresh milk by milkmen as retail store sale is available in some regions (with bottle de ...
hand grenade A grenade is an explosive weapon typically thrown by hand (also called hand grenade), but can also refer to a shell (explosive projectile) shot from the muzzle of a rifle (as a rifle grenade) or a grenade launcher. A modern hand grenade genera ...
s : While disguised as a
milkman Milk delivery is a delivery service dedicated to supplying milk. This service typically delivers milk in bottles or cartons directly to customers' homes. This service is performed by a milkman, milkwoman, or milk deliverer. (In contrast, a cow ...
, Necros throws milk bottles that explode on contact.


''Licence to Kill''

; Exploding
alarm clock An alarm clock (or sometimes just an alarm) is a clock that is designed to alert an individual or group of individuals at a specified time. The primary function of these clocks is to awaken people from their night's sleep or short naps; they ar ...
: "Guaranteed never to wake up anybody who uses it." ; Dentonite toothpaste :
Plastic explosive Plastic explosive is a soft and hand-moldable solid form of explosive material. Within the field of explosives engineering, plastic explosives are also known as putty explosives or blastics. Plastic explosives are especially suited for explos ...
s disguised as ordinary tube of
toothpaste Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removing dental plaque and food from the teeth, a ...
. The receiver that picks up the signal from Bond to blow the explosives is disguised as a packet of cigarettes. ; Signature camera gun : A camera that can be taken apart and assembled into a
sniper rifle A sniper rifle is a high-precision, long-range rifle. Requirements include accuracy, reliability, mobility, concealment and optics for anti-personnel, anti-materiel and surveillance uses of the military sniper. The modern sniper rifle is a por ...
. The grip is programmed to recognize only Bond's hand. ; Laser
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: When the flash is used on this camera, it shoots a laser. It can also take
x-ray An X-ray, or, much less commonly, X-radiation, is a penetrating form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. Most X-rays have a wavelength ranging from 10  picometers to 10  nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30&nb ...
pictures. ; Broom radio: used by Q to communicate with Bond's companion while disguised as a grounds man. Q throws this item away after using it.


Pierce Brosnan era (1995–2002)


''GoldenEye''

; Grappling belt: A size 34 leather belt that conceals a
piton A piton (; also called ''pin'' or ''peg'') in climbing is a metal spike (usually steel) that is driven into a crack or seam in the climbing surface using a climbing hammer, and which acts as an anchor for protecting the climber against the ...
gun hidden behind the buckle. It can fire out up to of high tensile wire designed to support the weight of an average person. ; Parker Jotter
ballpoint pen A ballpoint pen, also known as a biro (British English), ball pen (Hong Kong, Indian and Philippine English), or dot pen ( Nepali) is a pen that dispenses ink (usually in paste form) over a metal ball at its point, i.e. over a "ball point". ...
grenade : Contains a class-four
grenade A grenade is an explosive weapon typically thrown by hand (also called hand grenade), but can also refer to a shell (explosive projectile) shot from the muzzle of a rifle (as a rifle grenade) or a grenade launcher. A modern hand grenade genera ...
. A four-second fuse is armed after three clicks in succession. Another three clicks disarms it. Used by Bond to escape his captors after Boris nervously clicks it. ; Wristwatch : An
Omega Seamaster The Omega Seamaster is a line of automatic winding mechanical diving watches from Omega with a history that can be traced back to the original water-resistant dress watch released in 1948. The Seamaster collection is perhaps best known today for ...
Professional (the first of James Bond's non-Seiko/
Rolex Rolex SA () is a British-founded Swiss watch designer and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1905 as ''Wilsdorf and Davis'' by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, the company registered ''Rolex'' as the brand name of ...
gadget watches) with built-in
laser cutter A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. The word "laser" is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". The fir ...
and a remote detonator. ; Digital binoculars: A combination of
digital camera A digital camera is a camera that captures photographs in digital memory. Most cameras produced today are digital, largely replacing those that capture images on photographic film. Digital cameras are now widely incorporated into mobile device ...
,
binoculars Binoculars or field glasses are two refracting telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point in the same direction, allowing the viewer to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant objects. Most binoculars are sized to be held ...
and a satellite uplink to send visual data. ; X-ray document scanner: Q has a document scanner disguised as a tea tray. ;
Phone booth A telephone booth, telephone kiosk, telephone call box, telephone box or public call box is a tiny structure furnished with a payphone and designed for a telephone user's convenience; usually the user steps into the booth and closes the booth ...
trap: Q Branch is testing a BT telephone box with a large
airbag An airbag is a vehicle occupant-restraint system using a bag designed to inflate extremely quickly, then quickly deflate during a collision. It consists of the airbag cushion, a flexible fabric bag, an inflation module, and an impact sensor. Th ...
which expands and crushes the person inside. ; Wheelchair and leg cast missile: Tested by Q Branch, this gadget was made to look like someone had broken their leg, when in fact, the leg hid a missile, which could be fired from the seated position. ; Door decoder: Small device that can be fitted onto keypad locked electronic doors that finds the combination and displays it on its screen. Used by 006 in the pre-credit sequence. ;
Ejector seat In aircraft, an ejection seat or ejector seat is a system designed to rescue the pilot or other crew of an aircraft (usually military) in an emergency. In most designs, the seat is propelled out of the aircraft by an explosive charge or rocket ...
office chair An office chair, or desk chair, is a type of chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. It is usually a swivel chair, with a set of wheels for mobility and adjustable height. Modern office chairs typically use a single, distinctive l ...
: An
ejector seat In aircraft, an ejection seat or ejector seat is a system designed to rescue the pilot or other crew of an aircraft (usually military) in an emergency. In most designs, the seat is propelled out of the aircraft by an explosive charge or rocket ...
disguised as an ordinary office chair. Adjusting it will blast the chair across a distance. Is only seen whilst Q is telling Bond to bring everything back in pristine condition.


''Tomorrow Never Dies''

; Ericsson JB988 (mobile phone): This was a concept phone designed by
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. The phone had a variety of features, including: :* a
stun gun A stun gun is any weapon that incapacitates its target without killing. Tasers, tranquillizer guns, and mace (spray) are all types of stun guns. Subcategories of stun gun include the electroshock weapon, an incapacitating weapon that momentarily di ...
, containing a 20,000 Volt shock to any unauthorised user, and is also handy at disabling a high tech door lock. :* a
fingerprint A fingerprint is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. The recovery of partial fingerprints from a crime scene is an important method of forensic science. Moisture and grease on a finger result in fingerprints on surfac ...
scanner/analyser/transmitter that can also be used for opening high-tech fingerprint-identification locks :* Antennae lock pick, which detaches from the phone and when inserted into a keyhole, hitting a key on the phone can then open the lock. :* "Flip-open" remote control for operating his BMW 750iL (Directional steering pad, LCD monitor for the front and rear view, controls to fire rocket launcher and operate the car's other defence mechanisms) : Much of the phone's style, including its "flip-open" design, was incorporated a few years later into the
Ericsson R380 The Ericsson R380 is a GSM smartphone developed by Ericsson Mobile Communications. It combines the functions of a mobile phone and a personal digital assistant (PDA), and was introduced at CEBIT on 18 March 1999. Released in November 2000, it wa ...
, an early smartphone. The R380 combined a fully functional mobile phone, PDA-like tools and WAP services. ; Omega Seamaster watch: Taken by Bond from the Chinese safehouse, the watch had a small, detachable charge that could be detonated by turning the watch's dial. It was later used to remotely destroy a glass jar that had a grenade lodged inside. ; Cigarette lighter bomb: A disguised timed explosive/grenade. ; Spike fan: Weapon developed by Wai Lin's counterpart division to Q Branch. Appears to be a Chinese fan, but when opened, several metal spikes with strings attached are thrown. Due to its brief appearance with no additional explanation, it is unclear whether the strings are for entanglement or a similar purpose like a
taser A taser is an electroshock weapon used to incapacitate people, allowing them to be approached and handled in an unresisting and thus safe manner. It is sold by Axon, formerly TASER International. It fires two small barbed darts intended to ...
, or to retract the spikes. ; Rickshaw defence mechanism: This was used to knock out an enemy. A button is pressed, and an upper part of a bike-based rickshaw, which appears to be parked, ejects, knocking out the target. ; Dragon flamethrower: Bond commented on the fact that this device was "very novel." Although this appears to be a sculpture of a dragon's head, pulling back one of the horns emits a high yield flamethrower, which makes the sculpture look like a fire-breathing dragon. ; Wristband grappling hook: A wristband that shoots a grappling hook that Wai Lin uses to escape a building in the beginning ; Earring lock pick: At least one of Wai Lin's earrings conceals a lock pick, which she uses to escape from a pair of handcuffs. ; Sea-Vac drill: Used by Elliot Carver to destroy anything in his path—only to fall victim to it himself.


''The World Is Not Enough''

; Explosive eyeglasses: Remotely detonates a flash-bang. The explosive charge is actually housed in the pistol that is confiscated from Bond in the film's opening scene. ; Bagpipe flamethrower and machine gun: Was seen only in Q's testing lab. ; Avalanche ski jacket: Inflates into a sealed sphere. ; X-ray eyeglasses: Enables X-ray vision for checking for concealed weapons. ; Credit card lock pick: Concealed in a normal-looking credit card with a removable strip that activates a spring-loaded multifunction lock pick. ; Omega Seamaster wristwatch: Contains a grappling hook with fifty feet of high-tensile micro-filament and a high intensity lighted bezel. ;
Cane gun A cane gun is a walking cane with a hidden gun built into it. Cane guns are sometimes confused with so-called "poacher's guns". These are usually a more portable and more easily concealed version of conventional sporting guns, commonly a single ...
: A seemingly ordinary ornate-looking walking cane used by Valentin Zukosky. Doubles as a gun with a trigger built into the handle.


''Die Another Day''

; Single digit sonic agitator : A "standard issue" ring for the finger which is actually an "ultra high-frequency single digit sonic agitator unit" that can shatter bullet-proof glass (or any " 'unbreakable' glass", as commented by Q in the movie) or disable another person. ; Omega Seamaster Wristwatch : Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer - Contains an explosive detonator and laser beam cutter. The new Q states that this watch is Bond's 20th, which is a reference to the fact that
Die Another Day ''Die Another Day'' is a 2002 spy film and the twentieth film in the ''James Bond'' series produced by Eon Productions. It was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and directed by Lee Tamahori. The fourth and final film starrin ...
is the 20th James Bond film. ; Dream simulator: Gustav Graves uses this device to have dreams as he has insomnia. ;
Virtual reality headset A virtual reality headset (or VR headset) is a head-mounted device that provides virtual reality for the wearer. VR headsets are widely used with VR video games but they are also used in other applications, including simulators and trainers. VR ...
: Used by James Bond for training and by
Moneypenny Miss Moneypenny, later assigned the first names of Eve or Jane, is a fictional character in the James Bond novels and films. She is secretary to M (James Bond), M, who is Bond's superior officer and head of the British Secret Intelligence Serv ...
for romancing Bond's virtual avatar. ; Invisible car: Uses cameras and small screens to cloak itself. Several gadgets from previous James Bond films are featured, including Blunt's stiletto knife shoe, the jetpack from '' Thunderball'' and the re-breather apparatus from ''Thunderball''.


Daniel Craig era (2006–2021)

Since the
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of the franchise with ''Casino Royale'', the character of Q and his lab had been absent from the films until ''Skyfall''.


''Casino Royale''

;
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: Mobile phone with sophisticated
GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS), originally Navstar GPS, is a Radionavigation-satellite service, satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It is one of t ...
and 3.2 megapixel digital camera, with the ability to take multiple pictures very rapidly. ; Microchip implant : Bond's arm is implanted with a microchip that helps
MI6 The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), commonly known as MI6 ( Military Intelligence, Section 6), is the foreign intelligence service of the United Kingdom, tasked mainly with the covert overseas collection and analysis of human intelligenc ...
keep track of his whereabouts; it also monitors Bond's vital signs, which are transmitted back to MI6 for analysis. ; Explosive
keychain A keychain (also key fob or keyring) is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys can be attached. The length of a keychain allows an item to be used more easily than if connected directly to a keyring. Some keychains allow one or bo ...
: Remotely detonated by a cell phone message. ;
Portable defibrillator An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac Heart arrhythmia, arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and is able t ...
: Placed in the glove compartment of Bond's vehicle.


''Quantum of Solace''

;
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: This mobile phone has a built in identification imager, capable of compiling a composite facial image of a potential suspect even when the person being photographed is looking to the side. This phone can also receive information immediately regarding the suspect as it is also tied into the MI6 data mainframe. ;
Multi-touch In computing, multi-touch is technology that enables a surface (a touchpad or touchscreen) to recognize the presence of more than one somatosensory system, point of contact with the surface at the same time. The origins of multitouch began at CER ...
table computer A table computer, or a table PC, or a tabletop is a device class of a full-featured large-display portable all-in-one computer with an internal battery. It can either be used on a table's top, hence the name, or carried around the house. Table ...
: a large conference table that has multi-touch capabilities, allowing users to share documents and pictures of people.


''Skyfall''

; Walther PPK/S 9mm short : A
smartgun A smart gun, also called a smart-gun, or smartgun, is a firearm that can detect its authorized user(s) or something that is normally only possessed by its authorized user(s). The term is also used in science fiction to refer to various types of ...
version equipped with a palm-print reader, only enabling the gun to fire when it detects Bond's palm-print. ; Radio transmitter : A simple radio transmitter that allows MI6 to track Bond's location when activated. Bond expresses his disappointment at the poor selection of gadgets at his disposal from the new Q (
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), who explains that Q branch no longer go in for " exploding pens". Regardless, that simple gadget proves invaluable when it secretly leads MI6 to Silva's lair where he is holding Bond prisoner. ;
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;
Omega Seamaster The Omega Seamaster is a line of automatic winding mechanical diving watches from Omega with a history that can be traced back to the original water-resistant dress watch released in 1948. The Seamaster collection is perhaps best known today for ...
wristwatch : Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean and Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra


''Spectre''

; Smart blood: Implanted into Bond, the nanoparticles allow Q Branch to monitor his whereabouts via Satellite GPS. The smart blood is also used in ''No Time to Die''. ; Omega Seamaster wristwatch: Omega Seamaster 300 (special Spectre limited edition) with two-tone NATO strap. Built in explosive charge with a one-minute timer. The real watch is magnetic-resistant up to 15,000 Gauss ; Laser microphone: A microphone attached to Bond's SMG in operation in Mexico.


''No Time to Die''

; Magnetic bodysuit: Allows the person wearing the bodysuit to fall down a lift shaft and be safely stopped at the bottom with the magnets attached to the walls. ; Blofeld's eye: A bionic eye that allows Blofeld to communicate remotely with others. It also has a video log of what it has seen. ; Nanobot virus: The main weapon in the film, a virus that can be programmed to kill a person and their blood-related families based on their DNA sequencing. Transmittable by air and by contact. ; EMP watch: A watch that emits an
electromagnetic pulse An electromagnetic pulse (EMP), also a transient electromagnetic disturbance (TED), is a brief burst of electromagnetic energy. Depending upon the source, the origin of an EMP can be natural or artificial, and can occur as an electromagnetic fie ...
to disable nearby electronics. ; Q-Dar: Allows Bond and the team to map the architecture of the facility as he moves through it. ; "Stealthy Bird": A small glider that can unfold and refold its wings and then becomes a submarine.


See also

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List of James Bond vehicles Throughout the ''James Bond'' series of films and novels, Q Branch has given Bond a variety of vehicles with which to battle his enemies. Among the most noteworthy gadgets, Bond has been equipped with various vehicles that have numerous modificat ...
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