Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) Adv Tech
Abstract
Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) will mature and demonstrate an improved ground supply distribution system across multiple levels of strategic and tactical sustainment operations. The effort will equip existing military ground vehicles with scalable robotic technology through the integration of modular kits, common interfaces, and a common architecture to improve inter-node supply movement. Further, the system will modernize and optimize the operations within the supply nodes to improve accountability and throughput. The objective of AGR is to integrate new and emerging technologies into the Army's sustainment system to improve throughput, accountability, and safety and provide the Warfighter with the flexibility needed to meet future needs. The work under this Project will transition to the Leader Follower Program of Record (PoR). The architecture and safety work under this Project also lays the groundwork for the Army Modernization Priority Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV). This Project matures and demonstrates simulation tools that predict autonomous vehicle performance. This Project matures and demonstrates a real-time simulator that provides the ability to design and assess ground vehicle autonomous behaviors in adverse environmental conditions, reducing the need for field testing. These simulation technologies can be integrated across Army vehicle platforms as required. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project supports the Army Modernization Priority Next Generation Combat Vehicle. Work in this Project is performed by the United States (US) Army Futures Command and the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center. Work is also coordinated with PE 0602145A (Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology), and transitions to PE 0604017A (Robotics Development).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- BF2_0603462A_3_2040_PB_2021
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