Common Robotic Controller
Abstract
The Common Robotic Controller/Common Robotic System (Universal Controller) (CRS(UC)) provides the capability to individually and/or concurrently control multiple Unmanned Systems (UxS) platforms and control/monitor a mesh network without having to obtain and/or carry separate Operator Control Unit (OCU)s for each system. A controlled UxS may be mobile or stationary, can be smart learning, and self-adaptive. Two CRS(UC)s will be used to hand-off control of a system to a receiver, reducing hand-off time and the need for the UxSs to have multiple OCUs. The CRS(UC) will also be capable of "hot swapping" batteries where one of its two batteries can be replaced without the system being shut down, halting mission progress, and use current or new Soldier power sources that will maximize its operational time and minimize the number of replacement batteries needed for most missions. The controller will also use haptic indicators inside the hand grips to give the user active feedback of the controlled system's movements if the UxS software is programmed to use them. If and when the use of lethal systems on the CRS(UC) is approved, the weaponized payloads will be controlled via several fail-safe mechanisms to prevent accidental discharge. The intent of this requirement is allow the Soldier at battalion and below to use the Common Robotic System (Universal Controller) to operate unmanned aerial systems (e.g. Raven, PUMA, Short Range Micro (SRM), Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System (LMAMS), Autonomous Aerial Resupply, etc.) and unmanned ground vehicles (e.g. CRS(I), CRS(V), CRS(H), SMET, MTRS INC II, Light Reconnaissance (LR), Wingman, etc. ). In addition, the project will investigate backwards compatibility for the non-standard equipment robots (e.g. FirstLook, SUGV, Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS), MTRS MK II, etc.). The CRS(UC) is defined in the Common Robotic System (Individual) (CRS(I)) Capability Development Document (CDD) and is included in the CRS(I) acquisition. A standalone Capability Production Document (CPD) is being developed to allow CRS(UC) to have a standalone funding line allowing for improving alignment with future programs. FY 2019 RDTE funds will be utilized to conduct user testing and select a Universal Controller.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- FG8_0605053A_5_2040_PB_2019
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- Root: Ground Robotics
- Child Accomplishment: CRS(UC) improves Soldier situational awareness while reducing cognitive load on Soldiers and the robotics portfolio logistics footprint
- Child Cost Item: 3bd0ee1acae10febceadf1889dc57684
- Child Cost Item: 21ec418613ee5ec5ef7ade3eeec5a62b