Soldier Robotics Systems

Abstract

Soldier Robotics Systems for Robotics Development (RD) includes efforts necessary to evaluate integrated technologies, validate materiel solutions, pre-materiel development decision activities in support of Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) activities for emerging requirements and programs of record. RD is designed to facilitate the transition of robotics and autonomous systems technology from Science and Technology (S&T) projects, Robotic Enhanced Program (REP) initiatives and/or Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) into emerging programs of record through development of emerging capabilities. This line is for robotic systems that are transported by individual Soldiers and vehicles. RD supports early evaluations for operational effectiveness studies of platforms (i.e. Common Robotics System (Vehicle) (CRS(V)), Common Robotics System (Individual) (CRS(I)), Light Reconnaissance Robot (LRR), Short Range Micro (SRM), Common Robotics System (Heavy) (CRS(H)), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotics Payload (ERP) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)) to determine Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL). Studies support AoA that include Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA), RAND Corporation studies, and/or modeling to increase confidence in the materiel solution defined in the emerging Capability Development Document (CDD)/Capability Production Document (CPD) that support appropriate Acquisition Category (ACAT), Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) and office of primary responsibility designations. This line also covers pre-acquisition activities intended to reduce risk of not fielding capabilities by the required date, such as market surveys, technical risk assessments, initial development of performance specifications, scopes of work, acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, test & evaluation master plans, lifecycle sustainment plans, early test planning activities, and prototype development activities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
FD2_0604017A_4_2040_PB_2018

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • 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

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