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“You really need to develop a whole product solution—hardware, software, UI, interfaces, and process redesign—with a consideration for what problem you are really trying to solve.” —Aldo Zini
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What obstacles remain for robots to work alongside humans in industrial settings, and how far have we come in eliminating those challenges? Dr. Roland Menassa answers these and other questions in his presentation at the RoboBusiness summit November 2-3 in Boston.
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BAE Systems’ Multi-Operated All-Terrain Vehicle (MOATV) has a range of sophisticated features is designed to reduce the burden on the dismounted solder. As well as being driven like an ordinary vehicle, it can be tele-operated by a remote control or instructed to semi-autonomously follow or go directly to a soldier operating a Personal Digital Assistant or PDA.
The MOATV was developed after BAE Systems was charged with creating a vehicle that carries soldiers’ backpacks. UK soldiers often have to carry more than 70Kg of equipment and protection during operations which can limit their mobility.
The BAE Systems project included teams from the UK working with colleagues in Australia to develop, test and trial a versatile solution that has a wider range of capabilities. Unlike other systems which are bespoke, the technology on MOATV can be applied to any vehicle.
In addition, MOATV incorporates collision detection and avoidance systems that allow it to negotiate around objects that lie in its path while operating autonomously.
Andy Wright, Director Technology Acquisition at BAE Systems Strategic Capability Solutions business said: “Each MOATV vehicle can be used across a platoon, with individual soldiers each having a separate hand held PDA so they can pass control of the vehicle from one to another.
But the MOATV can do far more than simply carry loads; it can also be used for evacuating casualties in high-risk environments, supplying ammunition, patrolling perimeters, vehicle convoys and land reconnaissance. “
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
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