Robotics Architecture
Abstract
Robotic Architecture (RA) provides the engineering and development resources to manage the overarching architecture for robotic systems that are both modular and interoperable across the Joint Force in order to facilitate future modernization efforts. It will manage the interoperability standards, modular payload interfaces, common software and common architecture for robotics & autonomous platforms, payloads & universal controllers. It will establish a Common Specifications Reference (CSR) to provide a repository codifying the Army Robotic Autonomous Systems (RAS) standards for open architecture, interoperability interfaces, and common control. RA includes the construction of program specific Interoperability Profiles (IOP) (i.e. Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET), Tactical Wheeled Vehicle-Leader Follower (TWV-LF), Route Clearance Interrogation System (RCIS), Common Robotics System (Medium) (CRS(M), Common Robotics System (Individual), (CRS(I)), Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) Inc. II, Common Robotics System (Heavy) (CRS(H)), Enhanced Robotic Payloads (ERP), Light Reconnaissance Robot (LRR), Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), Robotic Combat (RCV) variants, robotic assault breacher vehicles, robotic applique kits for manned ground systems, etc.), and new standards addressing emerging requirements and Modular Mission Payloads (MMP) including Cyber Security, software safety requirements from MIL-STD-882E, new autonomous behaviors & artificial intelligence, new payloads, lethality, etc. FY 2021 RDTE funds in the amount of $2.702 million supports the further development and finalization of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Ground (RAS-G) Interoperability Profile (IOP) Version 5.0. IOP V5.0 will provide the required modular open interfaces and compliance test tools for new programs including S-MET Modular Mission Payloads (MMPs), LRR, CRS(M), TWV-LF, OMFV, RCV, ERP, robotic assault breacher vehicles, and robotic applique kits for manned ground systems. Additionally, FY 2021 RDTE funds will continue the development & hardening of Robotic Operating System, Military (ROS-M) software modules and ROS-M instantiation documents, and management of ROS-M registry & repository infrastructure. In FY 2021, $.178 million in Reimbursable Manpower for this line has been realigned from Reimbursable Civilian Funding to Direct Operations and Maintenance. Program support costs have been accurately updated to reflect the realignments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- FB3_0605053A_5_2040_PB_2021
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