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Pronto4™ / RetroReach ™ Existing Platform Utilization for Current & Future EOD

Pronto4™ / RetroReach ™ Existing Platform Utilization for Current & Future EOD. An Optionally Unmanned Approach. Given That……. The levels of autonomy that are achievable in the future (5-10 years) will be significantly greater than today.

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Pronto4™ / RetroReach ™ Existing Platform Utilization for Current & Future EOD

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  1. Pronto4™ / RetroReach ™ Existing Platform Utilization for Current & Future EOD An Optionally Unmanned Approach

  2. Given That…… • The levels of autonomy that are achievable in the future (5-10 years) will be significantly greater than today. • Comparison of Manipulators and Vehicles today vs. 30 years ago • Consider the difference in an arm and vehicles built in 1977 and 2007, not so much outside several key areas • Future Consists of New and Existing Vehicle • Add value to existing platforms • Leverage phasing of new into fleet

  3. ..We Make a Future Prediction..(Leverage technology growth path) • Large Change • Power systems • Communications • Autonomy • Software, Sensors, Processor • Minimal Change • Materials • Actuators • Mobility • Manipulation

  4. ….a Criteria Developed • Don’t bury what will change in the device • Modular Autonomy • Modular Communications • Modular Power • Assure Ease of Integration into Systems of Systems • Communications/Radio system Agnostic • Vision System Agnostic • Authentication Agnostic

  5. /w JAUS Interoperability • At a System Level • Multiple environments working together ex. UGS & UAS • At a Sub-System Level • Multiple vehicle acting together • At a Component Level • Addition of components on arm or vehicle • Cameras, effectors, sensors

  6. We suggest an element of the SOS • A Non-Dedicated Mobility Platform • Adhoc Match of mobility platform to local requirements • Can provide a Stronger, More Stable base • Achieve Various Configurations • Scaled Arm Sizes • Multiple Arms • Usage of Existing Vehicle and Platform • Optionally Unmanned System • Operable by a human occupying the vehicle • Operable by computer with tele-operation or semi-autonomous

  7. Optionally Unmanned System • Existing supply chain utilization • Spares, Maintenance, Training • No Need to “Ship New Oil Filters to the Field” • Easily Deployable • Built in manual mode • Natural operation “side-by-side” with humans • Lower Cost • Ability to test large groups of unmanned systems Now • Common training and logistics across branches • Multiplier • Not necessarily on-to-one approach • Reduce need to store unmanned systems and manned systems

  8. Manipulator • Industry Driven Specifications • Capable of lifting in excess of 260lbs • Precise backlash free, locking joints • Independent joint speed/operation control • Common Mission Platform • SWAT and EOD Operations

  9. Knight Manipulator

  10. Field Manipulator Retrofit • JAUS Interoperable • Installs in standard vehicle hitch receiver • Uses vehicle power/trailer connection • Man portable / Installable • Shippable UPS anywhere in world • Low tech field installable and qualify-able • Companion to Pronto4 Vehicle retrofit kit

  11. Vehicle Platforms of Interest • HMMWV • General usage • Transport Vehicles • Convoy operations • Commercial Vehicles • Base operations, perimeter • Low cost operations • Indigenous Vehicles • Covert operations, lower cost • Harbor Class Vessels • 7 or 11 Meter RHIBs • Harbor Patrol

  12. Pronto4™ Retrofit Kit The Pronto4 can render any steering-wheel based vehicle capable of unmanned travel with our unique four-four-four process: A four-person team … With four backpack-sized modules … Can field install and qualify the Pronto4™ retrofit kit in four hours. This installation can take place anywhere in the world, specifically at the point of use. Installation as UGV or USV

  13. Pronto4™ Retrofit Kit Features JAUS Interoperable Field installable and qualifiable Ideal for steering-wheel based vehicles / vessels Weighs less than 100 lbs.; 12 vdc source Semi-autonomous and Tele-operation Compact, modularly-constructed hardware system with adaptable software capability Capable of standard driving speeds >60mph Minimal power and computing requirements Scalable manufacturing to match build standard of the vehicle; best commercial practices to MIL- STD-810F Low initial cost and low total ownership cost

  14. Pronto4™ Retrofit Kit Benefits Fits any vehicle or vessel with a steering-wheel Utilizes existing vehicle supply chain Reduces total cost of unmanned vehicle ownership Seamless dual-use — human / drive-by-wire Optionally Unmanned Designed and manufactured with multi-source COTS technology Simple, cost-effective unmanned implementation

  15. The steering column retrofitted with the steering module. Pronto4 Installed on SUV

  16. Common Retrofit Approach Manipulator Plugs&Plays with existing OUGV Optionally Unmanned Ground Vehicle Towing Receiver Retrofit Manipulator Standard Vehicle

  17. RetroReach™ Usage • JAUS Interoperable • Tele-operate using captive vision system • Vehicle and arm mounted cameras • Semi-autonomous operations • Tool change, trunk open, unload, etc.

  18. Retrofit Manipulator Installed Capabilities • Clearance for trunk/tailgate opening • Ability to open/close trunk • Reach to top of vehicle • Reach into trunk/hatchback for loading and unloading

  19. Mission Capabilities • Render safe explosive device • Loading/Unloading trunk or materials stored in the back or on top of the vehicle • Inspection of objects • Simple assembly of delivered components • Collection of samples and data • Retrieval/Recovery • Winch cable attachment • Excavation • Deployment of Other platforms • Weapon Usage

  20. Total System Benefits • Self Transporting at highway speeds • Commonality among all branches • Field configuration to match immediate requirements • Usage by covert or special teams • Significantly lower total cost of ownership

  21. Pause……..Go!

  22. General Discussion • We won’t be static over next 3 years • What are some tenants to work by? • Will this be a standards driven approach to leverage the most of all companies? • Will the OSD model of trialability and experimentation be followed by AEODRS? • What are some of your concerns with this approach?

  23. Action Items • What requirements community can we share this technology with such that requirements may be outlined for as a migration funding source with a future leverage path for AEODRS. • How do you expect non-traditional companies to migrate from the early production (TRL7) into a "trialability" period were military assets are available for integration? What is the proper process?

  24. For More Information • www.wmrobots.com • 215-822-2525 • robotsales@wmrobots.com • www.kairosautonomi.com • 801-947-5729 • sales@kairosautonomi.com

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