Mission Payload for Small Urban Robots

"This proposal will address the payloads and the integration issues associated with small unit UGV robot systems defined as systems that could be disassembled and backpacked or carried in a saddle on the back of an FCS to a forward position. These robotswill support dismounted and mounted infantry and will be particularly useful in the urban and dense forest terrain that will not be directly addressed by the larger FCS systems. Future Combat Sub-Systems (FCSS) will focus on developing an ability tointegrate TALON UGV control with the crew integrated and Automation Test bed (CAT). Hotswap payloads in a self-configuring plug and play format will be developed to meet the CAT VTT future requirement. The payloads will be automated to the degreepossible, as will the VTT Operator control unit. Three payloads will be selected and the physical, electrical and software integration techniques will be demonstrated. (P-01567)."