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WVHTC Foundation/IRT NIJ Robotic Development October 31, 2008 Ronald Cochran 301-392-1056

WVHTC Foundation/IRT NIJ Robotic Development October 31, 2008 Ronald Cochran 301-392-1056 Brian Stolarik 304-333-6461. BACKGROUND. Cooperative Agreement Number: 2006-MU-MU-K006 Foundation Proposal # WVHTCF-06-0004

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WVHTC Foundation/IRT NIJ Robotic Development October 31, 2008 Ronald Cochran 301-392-1056

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  1. WVHTC Foundation/IRT NIJ Robotic Development October 31, 2008 Ronald Cochran 301-392-1056 Brian Stolarik 304-333-6461

  2. BACKGROUND • Cooperative Agreement Number: 2006-MU-MU-K006 Foundation Proposal # WVHTCF-06-0004 • Develop a modular/reconfigurable vehicle to support first responders – non traditional users • Primary mission Recon/Surveillance – eyes on target quickly • T&E with selected units feed back to NIJ • Final Report • NIJ Program Managers – Mr. Chris Tillery and Ms. Cathy Girouard

  3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES • Develop a modular, light weight system for first responders – to be complimentary with current robots • Single chassis with interchangeable top plates supporting various missions • Modify EOD BomBot military IED/UXO counter-charge delivery system • Plug and play flexibility • Primary mission recon/surveillance • Training and User feedback • UHF digital radio on two units

  4. Innovative Response Technologies, Inc,

  5. Basic Expendable System - EOD • EOD BomBot • Government Design Developed by AFRL Robotics Group • Kit configuration 6 vehicles, 2 OCUs with spares kit • Detect and neutralize IED/UXOs - expendable with no logistics trail • Initial order for 309 kits with 483 spare vehicles • Additional USMC EOD for 29 kits • Government Program of Record • Issues sloppy suspension, poor video performance, 30 minute mission duration, OCU on tray easy to lose parts • Good idea no program flexibility for changes

  6. Basic Expendable System BomBot EOD Controller BomBot EOD

  7. Special Operations • SOFBot (UXO RCV –XM2) • Robotics R&D group modification for SOF customer funded by EOD/LIC for 14 kits • Kit configuration 6 vehicles with 2 OCUs • Primary use to detect and detonate IED/UXOs, again expendable with no logistics trail • Design Differences • military batteries – run time of over 2 hours • New video transmitter/receiver – range of 1200 feet LOS • drive train modifications; suspension locked in place, differentials, metal drive shafts and new transmission • Requirement generated by USASOC

  8. SOF UXO RCV BomBot XM2 Controller BomBot XM2 Vehicle

  9. XBot for NIJ Program • 12 prototypes with improvements • OCU in pelican case • New clutch assembly, metal drive shafts and chassis, 24 volt Maxxon motor, better steering, various configurations – EOD, Monitor, Enforcer and Search and Rescue • Two with WEUF radio systems and navigation module • New software allows hot swap of top plates • EOD - dump basket for delivering counter charge • Enforcer – Pepper Ball gun – riot/crowd control • Monitor – Scissors lift – recon/surveillance • S&R – low profile for under vehicle inspection and tight spaces • On GSA Schedule #

  10. X-Bot Commercial Units XBot EOD Controller XBot EOD

  11. Enforcer EOD S&R

  12. Test and Evaluation Participants • San Rafael PD, CA • Independence PD, MO • Las Vegas SWAT, NV • Fort Meyers Bomb Squad, FL • Orlando PD, FL • Cary PD, NC • Fredericksburg PD, VA • Delaware State Police • Albuquerque PD, NM • Montgomery County, MD Fire and Rescue

  13. Boarder Patrol, SWAT, Police Departments, Bomb Squads, Fire and Rescue, Military EOD and SOF USER GROUPS

  14. New Product Lines Manipulator Monitor - Scissors Lift

  15. Reach – 33” to side and 22” to frontDOF – 2 plus gripperGripper opens 6”Rotary Shoulder 270 degreesLift capacity 4 lbs tested Prototype cost $13,000

  16. Manipulator

  17. X-4

  18. X-4 Development • XBot with WEUF, compass and CORVID integration • Capabilities • Sensor connectivity with power and IO ports • Processor based with navigation module • Laptop as controller with game pad interface • Software based configuration extremely flexible • Manipulator control • Multiple frequencies potential 2.4 GHZ, 400 MHz, 700 MHz, 1.3 GHz, 4.9 GHz; all first responder support • Two systems upgraded for NIJ for demonstrations • Two-way audio w multiple camera support • Good penetration through walls and foliage

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