Joint Robotics Program

Abstract

(U) This Program Element (PE) was established in response to Congressional guidance to consolidate DOD robotic programs on unmanned ground systems and related robotic technologies in order to increase the focus of the robotic programs on operational requirements. Technologies in the PE support the continued development of technologies beyond Budget Activity 3 (PE 0603711D8Z) for technology transition and transformation to close war fighter requirement capability gaps. By exercising its oversight role through a technology advisory board, senior military Council and Senior Steering Group (Flag level), Joint Ground Robotics (JGRE) applies this PE to enable coordination between the Services and places emphasis on interoperability and commonality among unmanned ground systems. This PE funds efforts to overcome technology barriers in thrust areas of unmanned ground system technologies to include Autonomous & Tactical Behaviors, Collaborative Operations, Interoperability, Man-portable Unmanned Ground System Technologies, Manipulation Technologies, and Technology Transition/Transformation. This PE funds unmanned ground system technologies and supports the integration of technologies into representative models or prototype systems in a high fidelity and realistic operating environment and expedites technology transition from the laboratory to operational use. Emphasis is on proving component and subsystem maturity prior to integration in major and complex systems and may involve risk reduction initiatives. Within this PE, funded projects will continue the delivery of advanced technology directed at enhancing the war fighter's capabilities identified during new concept development, operational assessments and field feedback of current unmanned systems. The technologies are generally at TRL 4 or 5 with the intent to mature them through JGRE efforts to TRL 6.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
P709_0603709D8Z_4_0400_PB_2012

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • 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
  • Autonomy - UAVs

Related Documents