ROBOTIC GROUND SYSTEMS
Abstract
This project matures and demonstrates Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) technologies including sensor technologies, perception hardware and software, and robotic control technologies that enable UGV systems to maneuver on- and off-road at militarily significant speeds with minimal human intervention, thereby enabling the Soldier to perform other mission tasks. Challenges addressed include: obstacle avoidance, overcoming perception limitations, intelligent situational behaviors, command and control by Soldier operators, frequency of human intervention, operations in adverse weather, and robots protecting themselves and their surroundings from intruders. Mature technologies are incorporated in UGV technology demonstrators so that performance can be evaluated for tactical maneuver and sustainment applications. The approach builds upon, complements, and does not duplicate previous and ongoing investments conducted under the Joint Robotics Program Office, in program element (PE) 0602601A, project H91 (Ground Vehicle Technology) and by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) PE 0602120A (Sensors and Electronic Survivability). Work in this project supports the Army S&T Ground Portfolio. The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this project is performed by Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Warren, MI, in collaboration with the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 515_0603005A_3_2040_PB_2013
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