Robotic Ground Systems
Abstract
This Project matures and demonstrates technologies to enable Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) including sensor technologies, perception hardware and software, and control technologies that allow the Soldier to perform mission tasks more efficiently. 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 autonomy enabled vehicles protecting themselves and their surroundings from intruders. Mature technologies are incorporated onto existing, Army owned UGV technology demonstrators so that performance of the enabling technologies can be evaluated. The approach builds upon, complements, and does not duplicate previous and ongoing investments conducted under the Joint Robotics Program Office. Work in this Project supports the Army Science and Technology Ground Maneuver Portfolio. Ground Maneuver Portfolio investments are greatly improving logistics throughput and surge capability supporting maneuver forces (Leader Follower technology) and allow experimentation with manned and unmanned teams to develop the advantages that inform/protect the maneuver force (Robotic Wingman JCTD). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. FY 2020 realignments are due to financial restructuring in support of Army Modernization Priorities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 515_0603005A_3_2040_PB_2020
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