Soldier Robotics Systems
Abstract
Soldier Robotics Systems for Robotics Development (RD) improves robotic and autonomous program acquisition schedules by supporting the development of integrated and synchronized capability documents (e.g. JCIDS, Department Directed, Robotic & Autonomous Strategy (RAS), etc.) and by maturing/transitioning technology. Activities include studies, assessments, and document development such as Technology Readiness Levels, Manufacturing Readiness Levels, Analysis of Alternatives/Letter of Sufficiency determinations, draft acquisition documents, and draft contract documents. Efforts include robotics and autonomous systems technology maturation/transition from Science & Technology (S&T) demonstration projects, Milestone Decision Documentation (MDD), and activities leading up to formal program initiation at Milestone B or C. The pre-acquisition activities conducted under this line intend to reduce acquisition cost, schedule, and performance risk by conducting market surveys, technical risk assessments, developing performance specifications, scopes of work, acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, test and evaluation master plans, lifecycle sustainment plans, engaging in early test planning, and prototype development activities. This line is for robotic systems that are transported by vehicle and maneuver under their own power. Funding supports modernization of the current Ground Robotic fleets by investigating technology insertions including, but not limited to: condition based maintenance, vetronics, Robotic Architecture, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts." FY 2021 funding in the amount of $1.738 million supporting Unmanned Ground Vehicles program management activities including inter-service support, travel, conducting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), draft performance specifications, prototype demonstrations, acquisition documents and request for proposal documentation on Enhanced Robotic Payload (ERP) programs, Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), Common Robotic System (Light Reconnaissance) Robot (LRR) (CRS(LR)), and payload technology maturation efforts. Funding supports modernization of the current Ground Robotic fleets by investigating technology insertions including, but not limited to: condition based maintenance, vetronics, Robotic Architecture, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. FY 2021 funding in the amount of $1.520 will support the analysis of the Soldier Exoskeleton technology that amplifies the strength, endurance, and mobility of its operator, the Soldier. The Soldier Exoskeleton capabilities provide the Army with a deployable, personal tactical performance enhancer. Soldier Exoskeleton variants will be capable of operating in a wide range of environments enhancing combat operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- FD2_0604017A_4_2040_PB_2021
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