cmRobot Element

The Element UGV is a rugged all-terrain UGV platform with on-board computer, GPS, high definition PTZ IP camera, range finder and WIFI connectivity. A high penetration 900 MHz data radio is also available.

This UGV  is designed for indoor and outdoor operation requiring zero turning radius and fast maneuverability.  Six powerful motors drive it, one for each wheel. It is rugged, lightweight, fast, compact and weather resistant.

The Element UGV allows you to:

• Process - complex autonomy, vision and artificial intelligence algorithms via a powerful and reliable embedded PC.
• See - via the integrated HD PTZ camera as well as the ultrasonic range finder. The PTZ camera supports multiple H.264 and MJPEG streams to multiple clients. Motion detection and audio detection are supported.
• Hear - sounds, voices and anything in-between via the integrated high fidelity microphone.
• Connect - with far away devices, other computers, controllers, tablets, PDAs, smart phones as well as other computer networks via WIFI.
• Navigate - with the integrated GPS and range finder.
• Create - your own robotics applications with the included Navigator .NET SDK and C# sample code

cmRobot Element UGV Specs

• Intel Atom 1.8 GHz Dual-Core CPU
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 GB high speed CF card
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 VGA port
• 1 I2C port
• 2 encoder ports
• 4 analog ports
• 1 SATA port
• 10 GPIO ports (six can be used for servo control)
• HD 720 30 FPS PTZ  IP camera
• Multiple MJPEG and H.264 streams Low noise microphone
• Indoor/outdoor six wheel drive
• WIFI 802.11g, 54 Mb/s with high gain antenna
• 20 channel GPS with external antenna
• 7 Ah battery with charger and 3 hour mission time
• Windows 7 Embedded 32-Bit
• .NET SDK, C# sample code and test utilities
• TCP/IP client/server serial port redirector
• Acronis True Image system recovery
• 90 days parts and labor warranty
• One year technical support

 

Physical Specs

• Length 19.5"
• Width 18"
• Height 6"
• Ground clearance 1.5"
• Weight 13 pounds

UGV models face off over firepower, load carrying

The U.S. Army is testing a variety of unmanned ground vehicles at Fort Benning, Ga., to see how well they can fire weapons and carry the load for a nine-man squad. Ten unmanned ground vehicles were assessed during the Oct. 7-10 tests, led by the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s battle lab. Three of the vehicles are designed solely to carry equipment and supplies, and the remaining seven are also capable of being fired remotely. (Read more)

Stingray Maritime Interdiction UGV System

The Stingray Nano Unmanned Vehicle System (NUGV) is ideal for maritime boarding actions and tactics, designed to capture enemy vessels, to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling, and to conduct customs, safety and other inspections, as employed by modern navies, marine and maritime services, military and police forces.

Stingray is an ultra-light, small and stores in a standard daypack. The robot weighs under 4 pounds and is 9.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide and 3.8 inches tall. Throw-able, can survive 16 ft. (5 m) foot drops onto concrete, rated to IP67 (submersible to 3.3 ft./ 1 m), and is neutrally buoyant. Operating efficiently in challenging conditions, the robot gets more than 2 hours of runtime on a typical mission and uses IR and Visible LED lights to enhance low light and no light situations. Also includes high intensity strobe light. This UGV can quickly be converted into a pole camera or tethered via the lifting eye for confined space operations.

Maneuverable in a variety of environments, Stingray climbs objects up to 3 inches high, turns in place, and has automatic video and control inversion when flipped over. Also, it has motion detection software enabling one of the two UGV to be used as a sentry while the other explores an area of interest.

System Features:

Tilt camera, 50 degree FOV, tilts +/-85 degrees.

IR and white LED lights.

COFDM video and FHSS telemetry links.

Transmission distances: LOS: 200 meters and NLOS: 150 meters.

Wheels an transition belt for improved mobility.

Duration: 2 hours full operating condition.

External payload capacity of 700g.

Extension Pole Attachment (convert UGV to a pole camera).

Top side high intensity strobe.

Built to withstand multiple 10 ft. (3 m) drops onto concrete.

Water and Dust proof to IP67.

Antenna housed within the lifting eye.

RS-232 interface for payloads.

System includes: two UGVs, one CDS, two extension poles, chargers, and case. 

Roboteam unveils tough UGV

Israeli unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Roboteam has unveiled a new configuration of its Micro Tactical Ground Robot designed for harsh field conditions.

Designed for ISR, explosive ordnance disposal and other missions, the 16-pound MTGR is the lightest vehicle on market for its type, according to Roboteam. Carried by an individual soldier, the MTGR can negotiate obstacles and climb stairs.

The new MTGR will be displayed at the Israel Pavilion at the Association of the United States Army exposition Oct. 21-23 in Washington, D.C. Roboteam will also display its line of generic controllers that work with any unmanned system.

US Army set to open competition to develop Autonomous Mine Detection System (AMDS)

U.S. Army counter-mine experts say they plan to issue a formal solicitation before the end of October for full-scale development of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV)-mounted mine-detection system called the Autonomous Mine Detection System (AMDS). (Read more)

IAI Develops an Advanced Counter-Mine & IED UGV

Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Ramta’s Division is developing an unmanned ground penetrating radar sensor designed to detect deep buried and surface-laid mines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The system designated Mines and IED Detection System (MIDS) has completed the last phase of engineering testing and have begun building a technology demonstrator.

An onboard IAI-manufactured electro-optic payload with day/night cameras will provide remote operators with situational awareness and enable visual surveillance from a safe distance. On-board navigation systems allow the vehicle to travel along a precise series of preprogrammed or operator designated waypoints and record and transmit the exact location of discovered threats.

MIDS will carry a remotely-operated weapon system slaved to the electro-optic payload for self-defense against enemy combatants or for detonating threats on the operator’s command. The system will also be equipped with a small dozer blade able to clear obstructions, and a lane-painting/marking system for designating both a safe path for following vehicles/troops and for outlining the location of discovered threats.

NASA's Polar Robotic Ranger passes first Greenland test

Defying 30 mph gusts and temperatures down to minus 22 F, NASA’s new polar rover recently demonstrated in Greenland that it could operate completely autonomously in one of Earth’s harshest environments.

Read more: http://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=31231.php#ixzz2ZHYPHT5R