Robotics Systems
Abstract
Program Office Robotics Development (RD) improves robotic and autonomous program acquisition schedules and facilitating quicker delivery of emerging technology to warfighters by supporting the development of integrated and synchronized capability documents (e.g. JCIDS, Department Directed, etc.) and by maturing / transitioning robotics technology. Research Development Technology Evaluation (RDTE) funds enable support to capability development of emerging requirements. 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) projects and Robotic Enhancement Program (REP) initiatives, Milestone Decision Documentation (MDD), and activities leading up to formal program initiation at Milestone B or C. The 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 large robotic systems that are transported by vehicle, maneuver under their own power, or are installed as robotic applique kits. Funding will expand Modeling and Simulation (M&S) including Continuous Autonomy Simulation Test Laboratory Environment (CASTLE) capability to test and evaluate Manned Unmanned teaming, combat scenarios or other emerging Robotics requirement needs. RD funding will utilize the M&S environment to mature and evaluate S&T for inclusion to program requirements, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and/or technical insertions, utilize gaming technology in conjunction with Autonomy Software to develop Training, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs), requirements and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). In addition, RD funds exploration and development of the Expedient Leader Follower (ExLF) Applique on additional systems (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and 915 truck fleets) beyond the Palletized Load System (PLS). Funding supports Program management activities including inter-service support, travel, conducting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), draft performance specifications, prototype demos, acquisition documents, payload demos, future payload maturation for Robotic Platforms and pre-MS B activities Obstacle Avoidance and Digital Modeling (OA&DM) activities. Funding also supports modernization of the current Ground Robotic fleets and current Army vehicles by investigating technology insertions including, but not limited to: condition based maintenance, vetronics, Robotic Architecture, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding will also support developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of Operational Requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. Funds will be utilized for infrastructure to support cloud based tools for development and deployment of Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ML) software, tools to support auto testing of Autonomy Software in a DEVSECOPS process and transition of prior program software modules to the Robotic Technology Kernel (RTK) and Robotic Operating System (ROS) library for future reuse.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- FD9_0604017A_4_2040_PB_2023
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