The United States is moving to a new generation of military unmanned ground vehicles, but it won’t be easy — the effort faces technical and doctrinal challenges along the way.
The current generation of about 7,000 UGVs of various types has proven its worth in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the robots have been used in more than 125,000 missions to identify objects, clear routes, and locate and defuse improvised explosive devices. More than 11,000 IEDs have been found and rendered ineffective by Army, Navy and Marine Corps teams, the Pentagon says.
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WhiteFox demonstrates DroneFox technology during Joint Interagency Field Experimentation program
During the Joint Interagency Field Experimentation (JIFX) program from July 31 to August 4, WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. demonstrated its DroneFox technology to a diverse group of U.S. military leaders.
Endeavor Robotics to deliver 32 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles to United States Armed Forces
Endeavor Robotics will deliver 32 of its Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV), equipped with the Endeavor Robotics uPoint Multi-Robot Control System, to the United States Armed Forces.
The SUGV meets IP67 ratings, can operate in all environmental conditions, and has increased capabilities thanks to its ability to integrate various sensors and hardware.
The SUGV can also climb and descend stairs, and it provides “dexterous and robust manipulation and lift/inspection capabilities,” while also having the ability to extend “operational range through mesh networking” with other Endeavor systems that are deployed.
South Florida tech industry receives boost with launch of new AUVSI Miami Chapter
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Defense. Protection. Security: Opportunities with AUVSI
Join AUVSI as we host unmanned systems thought leaders for a discussion of their visions for the community and outline how the technology will be integrated into the operations of an increasing number of government agencies. As the capabilities and application of unmanned technology changes, AUVSI’s programming changes with it, which is why we’re pleased to announce the new AUVSI Unmanned Systems—Defense. Protection. Security. (USDPS)! This webinar is your opportunity to preview the types of speakers and innovative ideas you can expect to hear at the event to be held February 6-8, 2018 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor.
AeroVironment to supply Australian Defence Force with its Wasp AE UAS
On July 25, AeroVironment, Inc. participated in a signing ceremony for the formal execution of contracts to deliver its Wasp AE UAS to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), starting on July 1, 2018.
The UAS will be delivered over a three-year period, and AeroVironment is enlisting the help of several Australian partners, including XTEK, General Dynamics Mediaware and Sentient Vision, to provide the UAS.
To serve the immediate needs of ADF, and expand AeroVironment’s global support capabilities, XTEK and AeroVironment will provide local maintenance, training and field support.
To meet the needs of ADF and the Australian industry, the Wasp AE will be modified with Australian content.
Cool New Applications in Unmanned Maritime Systems
The changing nature of Naval/Maritime Operations with the introduction of Autonomous Systems.
Unmanned Systems in the airborne arena, drones, have dominated the media, but there is considerable innovation and exciting activity in the unmanned maritime systems domain. San Diego, with the Navy's presence and UCSD's Scripps Institute of Oceanography, is a fertile ground for this innovation. This evening, we will feature a panel which addresses the emerging and developing technologies of Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) as well as business and operational employment in various industries. Come hear experts from Video Ray, SeaBotix (Teledyne), SeaByte and Ocean Wings.
AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019
This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,500+ industry pros and business experts from 20+ industries.
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AUVSI Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security.
Unmanned Systems—Defense. Protection. Security. is the most comprehensive government-focused event within the unmanned systems industry—bringing together defense leaders, government decision makers and technology experts responsible for unmanned systems, intelligent robotics and components.
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