MTRS Standardization
Abstract
The MTRS Standardization project provides the platforms to support integration and testing of payloads and technology for non-standard unmanned ground robotics systems used by Army Engineers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) and Special Operational Forces (SOF) units. Current system characteristics include the following: a remote controlled articulated arm with a gripper, operating range up to 800 meters, multiple illuminated cameras, a pan/tilt surveillance camera, two-way radio, and a ruggedized operator control unit. The platforms provided will support development and testing of the following capabilities: High Dexterous Manipulation System (HDMS), Multi-Spectral Image Fusion System (MIFS), and Precision Aimed Multishot Disruptor (PAMD). The use of robotics allows the first approach, to potentially explosive hazards, to be made by a robot rather than a Soldier. This project will also support the development of a library of robot parts that can be 3D printed via additive manufacturing. The funding will also test the operational compatibility of the 3D printed parts with robot platforms. The Common Robotic System, Heavy (CRS(H)) is a modular large-sized system that provides enhanced protection to the EOD Soldier in order to support the Joint Force Commander with the ability to identify, render safe and dispose of explosive ordnance (EO) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in support of the Range of Military Operations (ROMO) and Home Land Defense (HLD) operations. CRS(H) will also enable EOD Soldiers to execute Defense Support of the Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations in response to requests from federal, state, local, and tribal authorities for domestic incidents, emergencies, disasters, designated law enforcement support and other activities. CRS(H) will support current and future missions for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) units. FY 2019 RDTE funds will enable the CRS(H) program to progress into the EMD/LRIP phases by funding the following: Production Qualification Test asset procurement, test support, design efforts, contract data procurement, program support and engineering, travel, and other expenses related to the CRS(H) RDTE program. The Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) for CRS(H) robots is 225. FY 2019 funding will also be utilized to support Enhanced Robotic Payload (ERP) program initiation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- FB9_0605053A_5_2040_PB_2019
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