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Terms of use
  • The following slide(s) may be used for seminars,
    client presentations or other communications,
    provided they are used unaltered and the source
    is clearly displayed as Source European
    Robotics www.european-robotics.org.
  • Intended audience managerial (military and
    industry) with limited technological or
    operational backgrounds. Can be used as
    stand-alone presentation or as inclusion in other
    presentations.

Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
org
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European Robotics
  • Suspicion
  • In 2004, it was suspected that a gap exists in
    ground robotics for defence and security tasks
    (DS) - between potential users, industry and
    research.
  • Action
  • A NATO workgroup called IST-058/RTG-024,
    Military Applications for Multi-Robot Systems,
    organised a workshop to bring together potential
    DS users, industry and research. Aim was
  • Increase understanding of users needs
  • Increase understanding of technological
    possibilities and challenges
  • Draft roadmaps to close gap between users,
    industry and research.
  • Workshop details
  • Total of 70 participants from 16 mainly European
    countries
  • Military users
  • Industry representatives
  • Research representatives including EURON and
    SCORE leaders.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

3
User scenarios (1/2)
  • The military users defined most relevant ground
    tasks for robotic support
  • Reconnaissance and surveillance for tactical
    support including NBCA single UGV (Unmanned
    Ground Vehicle) for zone, area, route and point
    reconnaissance. Should map NBC contaminated
    areas. Should point targets and identify persons
    and vehicles with high reliability. All weather
    conditions and all sorts of terrain are to be
    expected.
  • De-mining - Tactical and post-conflict - Roads
    and fields, AP and AT minesCurrently distinct
    de-mining disciplines are to be combined in a
    single UGV, each having different requirements.
    Tactical and post-conflict de-mining differ
    significantly in speed and accuracy. Should
    optionally mark, remove or disarm mine in place.
  • Convoying - transport of goodsNeeded to reach
    non-compound troops both on roads and in heavy
    terrain. Must mix into normal traffic, satisfying
    all legal issues.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

4
User scenarios (2/2)
  • The military users defined most relevant ground
    tasks for robotic support
  • Checking vehicles and people for explosives and
    weapons at checkpointsUGV at checkpoint should
    search suspected vehicle or person for weapons
    and explosives. Should alert, keep the vehicle or
    person from moving away and shield off an
    explosion. Should memorize and communicate all
    spotted cars and persons.
  • Carry equipment for dismounted soldierUGV to
    carry equipment and supplies of a small number of
    soldiers, and to transport wounded soldiers.
    Should follow soldiers nearly anywhere they go.
    Should provide power to the squad equipment and
    preferably weigh less than 100 kilograms. Should
    have self defence against thieves.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

5
Technological gaps (1/2)
  • The gaps needed to close to enable robotic
    support for relevant tasks
  • CommunicationMissing but needed is a generic
    communication system supporting mobile and
    wireless ad-hoc communication, great range,
    multipoint communication, adjustment to varying
    network availability, data prioritization and
    secure communication.
  • Robot platformMissing are a compact and long
    lasting power supply, light yet effective
    protection against impacts, continued mobility in
    case of damage and a fast and flexible adaptation
    of e.g. sensors to quickly changing tasks.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

6
Technological gaps (2/2)
  • The gaps needed to be closed to enable robotic
    support for relevant tasks
  • Sensing and world modellingCurrently missing are
    sensors to reliably avoid obstacles under all
    levels of visibility, and mix into normal
    traffic. Also missing are reliable and fast
    detectors for mines and for various types of
    chemical and biological contamination.
  • Navigation and mission planningMissing is
    autonomous road following, autonomous driving in
    mixed traffic, moving in all terrains with
    tactical behaviour in (nearly) all weather
    conditions and following a leader vehicle (manned
    or autonomous) of any type.
  • Human-robot interactionMissing is a user
    interface allowing fast operator mental switch
    between UGV control and real-life battlefield
    threats. Also missing is a uniform user interface
    design for common UGV functions.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

7
Roadmaps
  • The main issues in the roadmaps containing
    actions to close the gaps are
  • CommunicationDevelop generic communication
    system supporting all required features.
  • Robot platformsDevelop power cell technology,
    drives, materials and modular systems.
  • Sensing and world modellingFocus on multi-sensor
    fusion that combines data from diverse sensors.
  • Navigation and mission planningFocus on
    autonomous road following in all conditions and
    normal traffic.
  • Human-robot interactionWork on wearable user
    interfaces and standardized interfaces.
  • More details can be found on www.european-robotics
    .org.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org

8
Continuing the work
To keep the results alive, a so-called Core Group
was established consisting of military users,
industry and research representatives.
  • Activities include
  • PublicationsIn national and international
    magazines, focusing on the technological gaps and
    roadmaps.
  • Capability showA display by industry of current
    ground robot technology in real-life military
    scenarios. Held in Hammelburg, Germany at 15th -
    18th of May 2006.Refer to www.elrob2006.org.
  • Research contestA display by researchers of new
    technologies in a military context.
  • More details and contact information can be found
    on www.european-robotics.org.
  • Source European Robotics www.european-robotics.
    org
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