Joint Robotics Program

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Joint Robotics Program
NEWCOMERS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
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The Need for Robotics Complex World,
Changing Threat
Desert Storm, Breaching Iraqi Minefields
Mogadishu, MOUT Environment
Bosnia, HMMWV Destroyed by Mine
Khobar Towers, Terrorist Bombing
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Congressional Review of DoD Robotics
US Navy Ocean Systems Center Ground TeleRobotic
Systems
DARPA Autonomous Land Vehicle

• By 1989
• Six Unmanned Ground Systems under development
• Twelve efforts under Technology Demonstration
• Twenty-Two programs under Support Technology

USAF Engineering Services Center Rapid Runway
Repair System
United States Army Missile Command Teleoperated
Mobile Anti-Armor Platform
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Congress Sets New Ground Rules Joint
Robotics Program
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
USD Acquisition, Technology Logistics
Director, Defense Research Engr
Strategic Tactical Systems
Arms Control Implementation Compliance
Land Warfare
Air Warfare
Electronic Warfare
Missile Warfare
Naval Warfare
Munitions
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JOINT ROBOTICS TEAM
JRP COORDINATOR OUSD (ATL)/STS/ LAND WARFARE
DIR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE for EOD
Indian Head, MD

TECHNOLOGY / TECH BASE
Fort Belvoir, VA
Military RD Centers
Army Research Laboratory
SOCOM
Colleges/Universities
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UGV/S JOINT PROJECT OFFICE
Evolutionary Process
Miniflail assists with recovery of
Lithuanian lieutenant
Panther proofs passage known as the Dr. Pepper
Bypass, Brcko
SARGE, User Appraisals with both Army USMC
Minefield extraction team trains with
Miniflail
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UGV/S JOINT PROJECT OFFICE
Todays Focus
Robotic Combat Support System Will replace
the miniflail
Standardized Robotic Systems Affordable/modula
r teleops system
GLADIATOR, USMC providing Reconnaissance and
Surveillance
Man Portable Robotic System Tunnel/sewer recon or
MOUT
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Evolutionary Process
Automated Ordnance Excavator (AOE) Excavation
of deeply buried ordnance
Camp Croft, SC, UXO clean-up with Automated
Ordnance Excavator
All-purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS)
Active Range Clearance
ARTS, Force Protection
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Todays Focus
Enhance existing systems robotic arm laser
neutralization, water cutter
Advanced Robotic Modules Systems navigation,
control, comms modularity
Autonomous Vehicle Technologies RD effort with
University of Florida
Next Generation EOD Robot
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Program Management Office Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Evolutionary Process
Serving the Joint EOD Community Remote
Ordnance Neutralization System - Over 200
systems to be upgraded - Teleops or
controlled by wire - Used indoors or
outdoors - Robotic arm and gripper -
Tools/attachments to disarm UXOs EOD
community works closely with DoD agencies
and Civilian Police Depts - High Profile
missions Olympics Super Bowl
Political conventions
RONS, complete system
RONS, extended reach
Civilian Police Dept, Bomb Squad
employs RONS
RONS removes suspected bomb
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Program Management Office Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Todays Focus
Basic UXO Gathering System (BUGS) - Small -
Multiple units - Inexpensive - Autonomy,
working in teams - Conducting recon, Pick-Up
Carry Away or Blow-in Place of UXOs -
Prototypes under development
RONS, Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
in process
BUGS Prototypes
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Tank-automotive Armaments Command
Intelligent Mobility Program
Intelligent Mobility
Program Develop intelligent behaviors to max.
vehicle capability - Vehicle mobility and
control - Robotic path planning - Running
gear and vehicle congouration T3 prototype
platform - Speed and steering of each wheel
control individually - Separate actuation to
control Z-axis or height of each wheel Omni
Directional Inspection System (ODIS) -
Military police application for small prototype
- To inspect the underside of vehicles for
explosives - To read license plates
T3
ODIS
Artistic sketch of ODIS
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Product Manager, Physical Security
Equipment
Evolutionary Process
Mobile Detection Assessment Response
System Provide commanders of all services and DLA
Facilities with capability to conduct
semi-autonomous, random patrols and surveillance
activities Mobile Detection Assessment
Response System-Exterior Conduct surveillance
activities at storage bunkers, airfields, rail
yards and port facilities Mobile Detection
Assessment Response System- Interior Conduct
surveillance activities in warehouses, office
buildings and hospitals
MDARS-E
DoD One Trillion dollars in physical
assets 128 Billion in Inventory Issues Invento
ry accountability Theft reduction
Early MDARS-I 1994
MDARS-I LUT, June 2001
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Product Manager, Physical Security
Equipment
Todays Focus
Intruder Detection Assessment On-board scanning
infrared and microwave sensors Barrier
Assessment System Checks internal locking device
on doors and windows Product Inventory
Assessment Utilize RF tag reader to assess
inventory
Intruder Detection
Barrier Assessment
Inventory Assessment
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Army Research Laboratory Evolutionary Process
Demo I, April-May 1992 Aberdeen Proving Ground,
MD
Demo IIB, SSV avoiding a rock
DEMO II - Demo A, July 1993 -
Demo B, June 1994 - Demo C, July 1995 - Demo
II, Final Demonstration Ft. Hood, TX 2-7th
Cavalry
Demo IIA, Surrogate Semi-autonomous Vehicle
(SSV) Martin Marietta Astronautics facility,
Waterton, CO
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Army Research Laboratory Todays Focus
DEMO III Develop
Semi-Autonomous technology - Perception,
enable robotic systems to move with speed
and agility over terrain - Intelligent
control, tactical behaviors - Man-machine
interface, enable soldier to handle
multiple assets Approach - Focus
research on reliable platform/technology -
Put technology in the hands of the user -
Provide options to make system deployable
and survivable Major Events - Demo
IIIA, APG, Sept 1999 - Demo IIIB, Fort
Knox, Oct 2000 - Demo III, Fort Indiantown
Gap, Nov 2001 - FY 2002, Robotic Follower
ATD
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Joint Architecture for Unmanned Ground
Systems
JAUGS Open
Architecture Define Interface among S/W
Components Interoperability In-step with
FCS and a Network Centric Force Reduce Life
Cycle Cost
AFRL Demonstration, May 2001, four systems in
operation
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JRP FUNDING PROFILE
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FISCAL YEAR
FY 02 Funding 6.3 Research, Development, Test
Evaluation 11.302m, 6.4 Research, Development,
Test Evaluation 13.197m The 6.4 Line
initiates the start of a formal acquisition
program such as the start of System Development
and Demonstration (SDD)
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General Officer Steering Committee
Why We Are Here
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JRP Working Group Meetings
Next JRP WG Nov 01 Ft. Knox
Initial JRP WG AUG 97 FT LEONARD WOOD
MAY 00 INDIAN HEAD
NOV 98 NELLIS AFB
MAY 99 MCCDC QUANTICO
MAY 98 SAN DIEGO
NOV 99 FT BENNING
NOV 00 FT HUACHUCA
NOV 97 May 01 PANAMA CITY
MAY 97 REDSTONE ARSENAL
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS TEAMWORK
AMRDEC fires JAVELIN from XUV
Next Generation EOD Robot
ARTS utilizes RONS robotic arm
XUV Baseline for Robotic Follower ATD
SPAWAR, JPO DARPA teaming on URBOT
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS EXPANSION
Office of Naval Research/ USMC
TSWG Next generation EOD robot
Future Combat Systems
TRADOC
Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil
Support Teams
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS COMMON GROUND
Terminology Autonomous vs
Semi-Autonomous
JAUGS
JRP Master Plan
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The Future Paving the Way Working as a
Team
US II Corps North Africa 1943
Virtual Environments Networked Simulations
RAVENS
Supporting the Warfighter Understanding the
Requirements
RD to Fielding
Strategic Planning
RD dollars Procurement dollars
Dollars spent wisely
Future Combat Systems Robotic Follower/ DEMO III
JAUGS, Systems that fight together
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JRP WEBSITE Stay Informed
Department of Defense
Joint Robotics Program
The Joint Robotics Program provides focus and
coordination for development of the technologies
and systems to provide 21st century land forces
with a family of highly mobile, multi-mission,
unmanned ground vehicles to achieve a "leap
ahead capability across the spectrum of
conflict. Multi-platform technology sharing,
systems and parts commonality, joint
architecture, and focused technology base
development assure economic use of program
resources.
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The JRP Vision and Mission
JRP Vision
Military Robotic Systems Will Proliferate
Throughout the 21st Century Force Structure,
Performing Dirty, Dangerous and Dull Tasks, While
Providing a Revolutionary Capability Across the
Spectrum of Missions and Conflict
JRP Mission
Develop and Field a Family of Affordable and
Effective Mobile Ground Robotic Systems Develop
and Transition Technologies Necessary to Meet
Evolving USER Requirements and Serve as a
Catalyst for Insertion of Robotic Systems and
Technologies into the Force Structure
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Joint Robotics Program
Briefing for MG R. Steven Whitcomb Commanding
General Ft. Knox, KY
Michael Toscano Joint Robotics Program
Coordinator OUSD, Acquisition, Technology
Logistics Strategic Tactical Systems Land
Warfare 703-697-0638
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Joint Robotics Program
Briefing for BG Robert W. Mixon, Jr. Deputy
Commanding General United States Army Armor
Center Ft. Knox, KY
Michael Toscano Joint Robotics Program
Coordinator OUSD, Acquisition, Technology
Logistics Strategic Tactical Systems Land
Warfare 703-697-0638