Joint Robotics EMD

Abstract

This Program Element (PE) was established in response to Congressional guidance to consolidate DoD unmanned ground systems and related robotic technologies in order to increase focus of the Services' robotic programs on operational requirements. Technologies in this PE supported the continued development of technologies in Budget Activity 3 and 4 (PEs 0603711D8Z and 0603709D8Z) to fulfill Warfighter requirement capability gaps. By exercising its oversight role through a Technology Advisory Board, O-6 Council and Senior Steering Group (Flag level), the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise applied this PE to enable coordination between the Services and places emphasis on interoperability and commonality among unmanned ground systems. This PE supported the effort to overcome technology barriers in thrust areas of unmanned ground system technologies to include: Navigation; Perception; Vision/Sensors; Manipulation; Command, Communication & Control; Mission/Platform Specific; Interoperability; and Outreach & Harmonization. The purpose is to further the development and fielding of affordable and effective mobile ground robotic systems, develop and transition technologies necessary to meet evolving user requirements, and serve as a catalyst for insertion of robotic systems and technologies into the force structure. Through application of funds against the thrust areas of unmanned ground system technologies, this PE supported the integration of technologies into representative models or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment and expedites technology transition from the laboratory to operational use. Emphasis is on proving component and subsystem maturity prior to integration in major and complex systems and may involve risk reduction initiatives. Within this PE, funded efforts continue the delivery of advanced technology needs directed at enhancing the Warfighters' capabilities identified during concept development, operational assessments and theater feedback of current unmanned systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
609_0604709D8Z_5_0400_PB_2014

Tags

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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