Army Robotics and Artificial Intelligence A 1987 Review (1987) / Chapter Skim
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2. Assessment of Individual Army Programs
2. Assessment of Individual Army Programs
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Army presentations to the committee indicated that the most important of the funded programs include: Teleoperated Mobile Anti-Armor Project (TMAP) , Field Material Handling Robot (FMR)
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After hearing in October 1986 that large portions of the robotics programs were unfunded for BY 1987, the committee was pleases to learn that funds have been redirected to these programs. The Axmy's three primary robotics programs -- the Teleoperated Mobile Anti-Armor Project, the Field Material Mandling Robot, and Robotic Combat Vehicles -- are now funded at levels at or near the amount requested.
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Without intensive research to replace the umbilical cord, however, the expanded version of the THAP is unlikely to be ready for deployment on schedule. ROBOTIC MATERS HANDLING EQUIPS The Army's projects in robotics material handling are the Field Material Handling Robot (FMR)
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Solaier/Robot Interface ProJect ~ promising development in the Army's robotic material handling program is a very strong lightweight flexible robot arm with a deflection-compensating control system. The Army has gained leverage for its Investment by involving Oak Ridge National Laboratories, with its experience in teleoperation in hostile environments, as a major participant.
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The ALV was able to assist in developing the obstacle avoidance algorithms while operating on a flat surface with hay bales as obstacles; however, that is very different from the extremely rugged terrain that the ALV would eventually have to traverse to demonstrate its ability to operate autonomously. Despite the Army's strong need for autonomous vehicles, there are major problems ahead which are unlikely to be solved soon.
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It can satisfy the need for training highly skilled technicians, who are in short supply now and for the foreseeable future. Quality of training and considerably reduced training time are impressive outcomes of this program.
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Further, this work is an example of the advantages to the Army of monitoring technical developments in industry and adapting them to army needs. SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL AREAS The review of selected Army programs and the site visits brought out seven technical areas that the Army should consider including in its robotics and AI programs: Communication links for teleoperation, Stereoscopic vision, Map reading, Sensors for target acquisition, Deflection-compensated robot arms, Stabilizing systems, and Small, self-contained power sources.
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4. Sensors for Target Acquisition Robotic sentries will be in positions where sensitive target sensors for object detection, identification, and location could add greatly to the robots' survival and ability to react quickly.
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Self-Contained Power Source Teleoperated vehicles, especially small systems, have relatively short power life. Small, self-contained power sources could add greatly to the useful field time.
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demonstrator ~ Optical cables not Mobile Ranger tested for battlefield; acceptable in field; [ Anti-As~~r proof of principle need Approved ste Psogram planned October 1988 rooscopic vlaion and advanced sensors for target acquisition . 1 Robotic Field Early development; Total program Material Material transition to 6.4 by funtlng should be Handling Bandling 1990 possible if work lncre.sed Robot with PAPA & use of NBS work succeed Soldier/Robot Potential payoff of Interface deflection-co~pensated ProJect flexible robotic arm .
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