Joint robotics program. Master plan. FY 2005

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FY2005 JOINT ROBOTICS PROGRAM MASTER PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 Executive Summary..........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Implementing Congressional Direction...........................................................................1-2
1.2 Increasing Needs for UGVs in Joint Warfighting..........................................................1-2
1.3 Robotics – A Key to the Future Combat Systems.........................................................1-3
1.4 Responding to Current Threats and Supporting the Global War on
Terrorism..............................................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Executing the JRP Strategy and Vision............................................................................1-3
1.5.1 Field First-Generation UGVs..............................................................................1-3
1.5.2 Pursue Technology Thrusts..................................................................................1-4
1.6 Efficiently Allocating Resources and Building Synergy.................................................1-6
1.7 Inside the JRP Master Plan................................................................................................1-6
1.8 Out Front in Harm’s Way..................................................................................................1-6

2 Program Management......................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Management of the JRP.....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 DoD Acquisition Policy and Unmanned Systems..........................................................2-5
2.3 The JRP’s Vision and Mission...........................................................................................2-7
2.4 Joint Robotics and Service Program Responsibilities....................................................2-7
2.5 Funding...............................................................................................................................2-10
2.6 Developing an Unmanned Systems Roadmap and Evolving Service
Requirements.....................................................................................................................2-12
2.7 The JRP Technology Matrix and Priorities...................................................................2-13
2.7.1 NUSE2 Initiative and the NCDR......................................................................2-13
2.8 DoD Pilot Mentor-Protégé Program.............................................................................2-15
2.9 Building Synergy in the JRP.............................................................................................2-16

3 Summary of Ongoing Projects........................................................................................................3-1
3.1 JRP Strategy and Service Approaches..............................................................................3-1
3.2 JRP Master Program...........................................................................................................3-6
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3.3 JRP Program Objective Summaries..................................................................................3-6
4 Support to the War on Terror and Current Robotic Systems....................................................4-1
4.1 EOD Robots for Iraq.........................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Robotic Systems and Prototypes Deployed by RS JPO................................................4-3
4.2.1 Panther Mine Roller and Mini-Flail Mine-Proofing Systems..........................4-3
4.2.2 Robotic Combat Support System (RCSS)..........................................................4-5
4.2.2.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................4-6
4.2.2.2 Technical Program...............................................................................4-6
4.2.2.3 Program Schedule and Funding........................................................4-7
4.2.3 Throwbot ..............................................................................................................4-7
4.3 Material Developer Acquisition Infrastructure (MDAI)...............................................4-9
4.3.1 Operational Capabilities........................................................................................4-9
4.3.2 Technical Program.................................................................................................4-9
4.3.3 Program Funding.................................................................................................4-10
4.4 Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS)......................................................4-10
4.4.1 Program Description...........................................................................................4-10
4.4.2 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................4-12
4.5 Remote Ordnance Neutralization System (RONS) and Continuous
Improvement Program (CIP)..........................................................................................4-13
4.5.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................4-13
4.5.2 System Description..............................................................................................4-13
4.5.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................4-13
4.5.4 Production and Product Improvements..........................................................4-13
4.5.5 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................4-16
4.6 All-Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS) and Improvements........................4-17
4.6.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................4-17
4.6.2 System Description..............................................................................................4-17
4.6.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................4-18
4.6.4 ARTS Improvement Programs..........................................................................4-19
4.6.5 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................4-24
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4.7 Robotic Systems Pool (RSP)............................................................................................4-26
4.7.1 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................4-30
4.8 Technology Transfer Program........................................................................................4-30
4.8.1 Mobile Robot Knowledge Base (MRKB)........................................................4-32
4.8.2 Technology Database..........................................................................................4-33
4.8.3 iWeb ............................................................................................................4-33
4.8.4 RSP Support.........................................................................................................4-34
4.8.5 Program Funding.................................................................................................4-34

5 Near-Term Robotics Development Programs (Milestone C 2005-2010).................................5-1
5.1 Mobile Detection Assessment Response System – Expeditionary
(MDARS-E).........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Operational Capabilities........................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 System Description................................................................................................5-1
5.1.3 Technical Program and Future Applications.....................................................5-3
5.1.4 Program Schedule and Funding...........................................................................5-4
5.2 Family of Integrated Rapid Response Equipment (FIRRE).........................................5-5
5.2.1 FIRRE Demonstrations........................................................................................5-5
5.2.2 FIRRE Acquisition Program................................................................................5-6
5.2.2.1 MDARS-E............................................................................................5-7
5.2.2.2 Battlefield Anti-Intrusion System (BAIS)........................................5-7
5.2.3 Program Schedule..................................................................................................5-8
5.3 Common Robotic System (CRS)......................................................................................5-9
5.3.1 Operational Capabilities........................................................................................5-9
5.3.2 System Description................................................................................................5-9
5.3.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................5-10
5.3.4 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................5-11
5.4 Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV)...........................................5-12
5.4.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................5-12
5.4.2 System Description..............................................................................................5-12
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5.4.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................5-14
5.4.4 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................5-15
5.5 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Man-Transportable Robotic
System (MTRS)..................................................................................................................5-16
5.5.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................5-16
5.5.2 System Description..............................................................................................5-16
5.5.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................5-17
5.5.4 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................5-19

6 Mid-Term JRP Robotics Development (Milestone C 2011-2018)............................................6-1
6.1 Collaborative Engagement Experiment (CEE)..............................................................6-1
6.1.1 System Description................................................................................................6-1
6.1.2 Program Schedule and Funding...........................................................................6-1
6.2 AMRDEC Cooperative Unmanned Ground Attack Robots (COUGAR)
and Collaborative Operations Initiative...........................................................................6-2
6.2.1 Operational Capabilities........................................................................................6-2
6.2.2 System Description................................................................................................6-2
6.2.3 Technical Program.................................................................................................6-3
6.2.4 Program Schedule and Funding...........................................................................6-4
6.2.5 Collaborative Operations Initiative.....................................................................6-5
6.3 National Unmanned Systems Experimentation Environment (NUSE2)....................6-6
6.3.1 Background.............................................................................................................6-6
6.3.2 NUSE2 Concept.....................................................................................................6-6
6.3.3 Team Members......................................................................................................6-7
6.3.4 Management Structure..........................................................................................6-7
6.3.4.1 Supporting Integrated Product Teams.............................................6-7
6.3.4.1.1 Experimentation IPT (E-IPT)....................................6-7
6.3.4.1.2 Collaborative Data Management (IPT)
(CDM-IPT)....................................................................6-8
6.3.4.1.3 Modeling and Simulation IPT (M&S-IPT)...............6-9
6.3.4.2 NUSE2 Objectives...............................................................................6-9
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6.3.5 Program Funding.................................................................................................6-10
6.4 Omni-Directional Inspection System (ODIS) Research and
Development and Intelligent Mobility Program (IMP)...............................................6-10
6.4.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................6-10
6.4.2 System Description..............................................................................................6-10
6.4.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................6-12
6.4.4 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................6-13
6.5 Robotic Follower Advanced Technology Demonstration (RF ATD)
Program...............................................................................................................................6-14
6.5.1 Program Schedule................................................................................................6-17
6.6 Crew integration and Automation Testbed (CAT) Advanced Technology
Demonstration (ATD) Program.....................................................................................6-18
6.6.1 Program Schedule................................................................................................6-20
6.7 Future Combat Systems (FCS) Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)......................6-20
6.7.1 System Description..............................................................................................6-20
6.7.1.1 Armed Robotic Vehicle (ARV).......................................................6-23
6.7.1.2 Multi-function Utility/Logistics Equipment (MULE).................6-23
6.7.1.3 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV)..................................6-24
6.7.1.4 Autonomous Navigation System (ANS)........................................6-25
6.7.2 Program Schedule and Progress........................................................................6-26
6.8 Armed Robotic Vehicle (ARV) Robotic Technologies (ART) Science
and Technology Objective (STO)...................................................................................6-26
6.8.1 Program Schedule................................................................................................6-28
6.9 Technology for Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in Soldier-Robot
Teaming Science and Technology Objective (STO)....................................................6-28
6.9.1 Program Schedule................................................................................................6-31
6.10 Next-Generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal Remote-Controlled
Vehicle (NGEODRCV) Program...................................................................................6-31
6.10.1 Operational Capabilities......................................................................................6-31
6.10.2 System Description..............................................................................................6-31
6.10.3 Technical Program...............................................................................................6-33
6.10.4 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................6-34
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6.11 Robotics for Agile Combat Support (RACS)................................................................6-36
6.11.1 Active Range Clearance (ARC) and Remediation System.............................6-36
6.11.2 Advanced Robotic Systems (ARS)....................................................................6-37
6.11.3 Robo-Trencher.....................................................................................................6-38
6.11.4 Remote-Control Minefield-Area Clearance Vehicle (MACV)......................6-40
6.11.5 Expendable Robot for Remote IED Neutralization (BOMBOT)...............6-41
6.11.6 Remote Detection, Challenge, and Response (REDCAR)
System Program...................................................................................................6-43
6.11.7 Support to CEE and UAV-UGV Cooperative Development
Program.................................................................................................................6-43
6.11.8 Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS)........................................6-44
6.11.9 Program Schedule and Funding.........................................................................6-45

7 Related UGV Technology Base Programs....................................................................................7-1
7.1 Future Combat Systems (FCS) Programs........................................................................7-1
7.1.1 FCS Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle (UGCV) – PerceptOR
Integration (UPI) Program...................................................................................7-1
7.1.2 FCS Learning Applied to Ground Robots (LAGR) Program.........................7-2
7.2 Selected Unmanned Systems Advanced Concepts Technology
Demonstrations (ACTDs)..................................................................................................7-3
7.2.1 Pathfinder ACTD..................................................................................................7-3
7.2.2 Joint Unmanned Systems Common Control (JUSC2) ACTD........................7-4
7.3 Special Operations Miniature Robotic Vehicle (SOMROV)........................................7-8
7.4 SPAWAR Systems Center - San Diego Technology Base
Development........................................................................................................................7-9
7.4.1 Automatically Deployed Communication Relays (ACDR).............................7-9
7.4.1.1 Program Schedule and Funding......................................................7-11
7.4.2 Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)....................................................................7-12
7.4.2.1 Program Schedule and Funding......................................................7-13
7.4.3 Man-Portable Robotic System (MPRS)............................................................7-15
7.4.3.1 Operational Capabilities....................................................................7-15
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