Unmenned system roadmap 2007-2032
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Unmanned Systems Roadmap 2007-2032
Appendix B. Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
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B.3. Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV)
User Service: Marine Corps
Manufacturer: Pearson Engineering, Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventory: 33 Fielded
Status: NPOR
Background: The Marine Corps program ABV is a tracked, combat
engineer vehicle designed to breach minefields and complex obstacles
and provide in-stride breaching capability. ABV uses an M1A1 tank
chassis as a platform. Equipment includes a full-width mine plow, two
Mk 155 linear demolition charge systems, a light-vehicle obscuration
smoke system, two lane marking systems, and a remote control system.
The ABV can be operated manually by a live crew or remotely using
remote control. Robotic Systems Joint Project Office is currently
coordinating fielding requirements with Marine Corps Systems Command and the Program Manager of Engineer
Systems. The number of vehicles being fielded with the remote control system kit is being determined.
Characteristics:
ABV
Size M1A1 tank chassis
Weight 63 T
Payload Capacity N/A
Performance:
Endurance N/A
Control Teleoperated
Interoperability N/A
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Full-width mine plow
Combat dozer blade
Two Mk 155 linear demolition charges
Remote control system
Lane marketing system
Laser rangefinder
Smoke grenade system
Weapon platform station
Planned:
None
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B.4. BomBot, MK 4 MOD 0 EOD Robot
User Service: Navy and Joint Services EOD
Manufacturer: Innovative Response Technologies
Inventory: 10 Prototypes/1842 Fielded
Status: POR
Background: Joint Services EOD BomBot is a low-cost, expendable robot
for IED neutralization. It is a small, fast, off-road vehicle equipped with a
small explosive charge delivery system, and it is remotely controlled using
either video feedback or simply LOS radio. In employment, a BomBot is
driven to an IED, and a C4 explosive charge is dropped from the vehicle,
which is then driven away, if practical, before the charge is remotely
detonated.
Characteristics:
BomBot
Size 20 in × 18 in × 12 in
Weight 17 lb
Payload Capacity 15 lb
Performance:
Control – Radio 1000–1900 ft
Interoperability N/A
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
C4 explosive charge
Planned:
None
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B.5. MV-4
User Service: Army
Manufacturer: DOK-ing Co. (Croatia)
Inventory: 21 Fielded
Status: POR
Background: The MV-4 system is a mechanical antipersonnel mine
clearing system that uses a chain flail and hammers to mechanically defeat
antipersonnel mines. This system has been procured by the Army to meet
the robotic combat support system requirement as a formal Army acquisition
program to provide current mine-clearing capability. Systems are currently
deployed in Afghanistan to perform countermine operations and in Iraq to
perform Army engineer route clearance missions.
Characteristics:
MV-4
Size 209 in × 79 in × 55 in (with arms out)
Weight 12,600 lb
Payload Capacity N/A
Performance:
Endurance N/A
Control Teleoperated
Interoperability N/A
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Mini-flail system
Anti-tank mine rollers
Blade
Large gripper
Planned:
None
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B.6. Dragon Runner
User Service: Marine Corps
Manufacturer: Automatika
Inventory: 16 Prototypes/10 Fielded
Status: NPOR
Background: Dragon Runner is a joint development effort between the
MCWL and Carnegie Mellon University. Dragon Runner is a man-portable
system that is completely contained in a single backpack (robot, operator
control unit, and control computer). It is used by the Marine Corps for route
clearing, building clearing, and trip-wire investigation operations. With its
dump body attachment, Dragon Runner is capable of delivering charges to a
designated location for remote detonation of IEDs. There have been
12 systems procured, with 10 currently fielded, and an additional order of 4 systems was delivered in November
2006 for a total of 16 systems fielded.
Characteristics:
Dragon Runner
Size 16.6 in × 12.2 in × 6 in
Weight 17 lb
Payload Capacity N/A
Performance:
Endurance 45 min (full motion)/6 hr
Control Teleoperated
Interoperability N/A
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B.7. Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV)
User Service: Marine Corps
Manufacturer: Carnegie Mellon University
Inventory: 6 Prototypes
Status: NPOR
Background: The Marine Corps program Gladiator is an armed,
armored combat robot to reduce risk and neutralize threats to the
warfighter. The Gladiator carries a range of sensors and weapons
including forward-looking infrared and daylight cameras, shoulder-
launched multipurpose assault weapons, M240 or M249 machine guns,
a light-vehicle obscurant smoke system, and antipersonnel obstacle
breaching system. The system is teleoperated by a Marine up to
1 nautical mile LOS from the vehicle. The Robotic Systems Joint
Project Office is coordinating requirements with Marine Corps Combat Development Command, but the program is
currently unfunded.
Characteristics:
Gladiator
Size 80 in × 51 in × 60 in
Weight 2800 lb
Payload Capacity 400 lb
Performance:
Endurance 24 hr against realistic mission profile
Control – Teleoperation Up to 1 nm
Interoperability N/A
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Pan/tilt/zoom day/night video camera
Integrated position-locating system
Laser rangefinder
Acoustic detection system
Antitampering/handling devices
Antipersonnel/obstacle breaching system
M240G medium machine gun
M249 squad automatic weapon
Shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon
Light-vehicle obscuration smoke system
Automatic chemical agent detection alarm
AN/VDR-2 nuclear detection system
Multipurpose cart
Planned:
Mine-detection capabilities
Mine-proofing (antipersonnel mines)
Lane marking
Urban breaching
Tactical casualty evacuation
Combat resupply
Countersniper activities
Communications relay
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B.8. Man-Transportable Robotic System (MTRS)
MK 1 MOD 0 (PackBot EOD) and MK 2 MOD 0 (TALON)
User Service: Navy and Joint Services EOD
Manufacturer: iRobot Corp. (PackBot) and Foster-Miller, Inc. (Talon)
Inventory: 1372 Objective For All Four Services Plus CENTCOM
Status: POR
Background: The MTRS is a fielded Joint Services EOD robotic system for use by
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force EOD technicians. The MTRS provides a
capability for the EOD technician to perform remote reconnaissance and
neutralization at UXO and IED incident sites. The MTRS consists of a robotic
vehicle and an operator control station that is small enough to be transported by two
people. The nomenclature assigned to the MTRS PackBot is “MK 1 MOD 0 EOD
Robot” and to the MTRS Talon, “MK 2 MOD 0 EOD Robot.” As of 21 May 2007,
there were 611 MK 1 and MK 2 EOD robots fielded to the Military Departments
with additional systems on contract and scheduled to be delivered through 2007.
Additionally, to meet urgent CENTCOM requirements, 225 MK 1 and MK 2 EOD
robots have been delivered. Production is expected to continue through FY2009 to
satisfy inventory objectives of all the Military Departments.
Characteristics:
MTRS Talon MTRS PackBot
Size 33 in × 23 in × 25 in 31 in × 20 in × 15 in
Weight 165 lb (includes vehicle, OCU,
and batteries for two missions)
135 lb (includes vehicle, OCU,
and batteries for two missions)
Payload Capacity 10 lb
Performance:
Endurance 4 hr against realistic mission profile 2 hr against realistic mission profile
Control – Teleoperation/Radio 656 ft/2624 ft
Interoperability JAUS, RS-232 payloads, USB payloads
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Manipulator
Extendable pan/tilt/zoom video camera
Planned:
Nuclear detection, chemical detection, render safe tools, disruption tools, disposal
tools, biological agent detection tools
MTRS Talon
MTRS Packbot
MTRS Talon
MTRS Packbot
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B.9. Mine Area Clearance Equipment (MACE)
User Service: Air Force
Manufacturer: Hydrema Joint Stock Co.
Inventory: 1 Prototype/3 Additional In Progress/10 Planned
Status: NPOR
Background: For supporting mine clearing operations on expeditionary
airfields, the Air Force employs the MACE flail system, which is rapidly
lowered into position at the rear of the vehicle. The system can clear a
mine path 11.5 ft wide. The flail assembly consists of a rotating axle with
72 chains attached; the end of each of the chains is fitted with a hammer
head weighing 2 lb. The axle rotates at up to 700 revolutions per minute.
Characteristics:
MACE
Size 8.8 ft × 27.9 ft × 9.2 ft
Weight 39,600 lb
Payload Capacity N/A
Performance:
Endurance 8+ hr
Control Assisted teleoperation
Interoperability JAUS
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Mine-clearing flail
Planned:
None
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B.10. Mobile Detection, Assessment, and Response
System (MDARS)
User Service: Army
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Robotics Systems
Inventory: 6 Prototypes/30 Fielded
Status: POR
Background: MDARS provides commanders with a robotic capability for
conducting semi-autonomous random patrols and surveillance activities. MDARS
enhances physical security, reduces personnel exposure in dangerous situations,
provides continuous surveillance over unprotected high-value inventory, reduces
manpower requirements, and is an effective means of providing compensatory
security in the event of security system malfunction. The MDARS Modernization
Program includes detection on the move, increased sensor detection and assessment
range, increased platform speed and mobility, and increased system reliability.
Characteristics:
MDARS
Size 98 in × 62.5 in × 46 in
Weight 3140 lb
Payload Capacity 300 lb
Performance:
Endurance 12 hr
Control – Ethernet Local: up to 6.2 mi with relays; using VPN secure connection
demonstrated control from multiple locations remote from the
MDARS vehicles
Control – Teleoperation Same as above
Interoperability Planned JAUS compatibility
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
IDAS
Barrier assessment
Product assessment
Planned:
Nonlethal response
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B.11. Multifunction, Agile, Remote-Controlled Robot (MARCbot)
User Service: Army and Marine Corps
Manufacturer: Exponent, Inc.
Inventory: 670 Fielded
Status: NPOR
Background: MARCbot is a low-cost IED investigative robot used by
Army and Marine Corps personnel to provide a standoff investigation of
suspected IED emplacements. MARCbot uses an articulating arm to
maneuver a camera into position to confirm or deny a suspected IED. The
ability to confirm IEDs reduces the number of false alarm calls to EOD
technicians and allows the patrol or convoy to proceed with minimal
exposure to hostile environments. The U.S. Government has purchased an
engineering drawing package with Government purpose rights, and
currently Applied Geo Technologies has proven their production capability as an additional source for procurement.
Characteristics:
MARCbot
Size 24.5 in × 18.5 in × 13.5 in
Weight 25 lb
Payload Capacity N/A
Performance:
Endurance 4 hr
Control Teleoperated
Interoperability N/A
Mission Package Payloads
Current:
Retractable pan and tilt color camera
Planned:
FIDO explosive “sniffer”
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B.12. Multifunction Utility/Logistics Equipment Vehicle (MULE)
User Service: Army
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Inventory: 16 Prototypes/1746 To Be Fielded (MULE-T: 5 prototypes,
567 production units; MULE-CM: 5 prototypes, 477 production units;
ARV-A(L): 6 prototypes, 702 production units)
Status: POR
Background: The MULE program has a 2.5-ton common chassis with
three variants to support the dismounted soldier and enhance the clearing of
antitank mines. The MULE-T will carry 1900 to 2400 pounds of equipment
and rucksacks for dismounted infantry squads with mobility to follow the
squad in complex terrain. The MULE-CM will provide the capability to
detect, mark, and neutralize antitank mines by integrating the FCS (BCT)
Ground Standoff Mine Detection System (GSTAMIDS). The ARV-A(L) will have integrated weapons and an
RSTA package to support dismounted infantry in locating and destroying enemy platforms and positions.
Characteristics:
MULE-T MULE-CM ARV-A(L)
Size (sensor and
deployment
mechanisms stowed)
171.4 in × 88.3 in × 77.5 in 171.4 in × 95 in × 99.4 in 171.4 in × 88.3 in × 101.1 in
Weight 5,000 lb
Payload Capacity 1900–2400 lb Integrate GSTAMIDS Integrate weapon stations
and sensors
Performance:
Endurance 189 nm
Control MGV crew station or centralized controller
Semi-autonomous/teleoperated
Interoperability JAUS
Mission Package
Payloads
ANS
GPS/INS
Articulating arm suspension
Hybrid skid steering
JTRS GMR four-channel radio
ICS Type VII
Acoustic sensors
JCAD chemical point detection
system
PSMRS supply status monitors
Embedded TESS training
ANS
GPS/INS
Articulating arm suspension
Hybrid skid steering
JTRS GMR four-channel radio
ICS Type VII
Acoustic sensors
JCAD chemical point detection
system
PSMRS supply status monitors
Embedded TESS training
GSTAMIDS: Anti-tank mine
detection, lane marking, mine
neutralization
ANS
GPS/INS
Articulating arm suspension
Hybrid skid steering
JTRS GMR four-channel radio
ICS Type VII
Acoustic sensors
JCAD chemical point detection
system
PSMRS supply status monitors
Embedded TESS training
Two Javelin missiles
M240 machine gun
EO/IR rangefinder/target
designator