OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET)

Abstract

The OFFSET program will design, develop, and demonstrate a swarm system architecture to advance the innovation, interaction, and integration of novel swarm tactics. The program will examine enabling technologies for advanced mobility, distributed perception, distributed decision-making, and collaborative autonomy for large teams of unmanned systems, including unmanned ground, air, and/or maritime capabilities through the use of both virtual, game-based and physical, live-fly testbeds. Key research thrusts include the development of new platforms, sensors, and algorithms; advances in communication, networking, and autonomy; improvement of swarm logistics and concepts of employment; and development of human-swarm teaming interface technologies. These combined enhancements will enable employment of these collective systems to address current needs and defeat future threats. The program will consider technologies supporting U.S. ground, air, and maritime operations requiring organic and/or tactical swarm capabilities, leveraging low-cost, rapidly deployable, autonomous system technologies.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
d0276af0fd526330bc185ad502aad8a3

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control
  • Autonomy - UAVs

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