Lockheed Martin Selects Protonex To Enhance HULC Power Supply Technologies
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has selected Protonex Technology Corporation to develop power supply concepts that will enable the HULC robotic exoskeleton to support 72+-hour extended missions. Protonex will evaluate fuel cell-based power solutions that can be carried by the HULC, while at the same time powering the exoskeleton and the user’s mission equipment during extended dismounted operations.
“Integrating state-of-the-art power technology on the HULC is a whole system approach to meeting the needs of dismounted Warfighters and Special Operations forces,” said…
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Tagged: Robot, Robotics, Lockheed martin, Fuel cell, Protonex, Exoskeleton, Hulc
Solution Found for Battlefield Robot Control Problem
American Reliance Inc. (AMREL), developer of customized interoperable solutions, announced that it has solved a major control problem of battlefield unmanned systems.
“Our solution is going to save lives,” proclaims Michael Castillo, Senior Application Architect (Robotics) for AMREL. “Right now, control systems are a big headache for robots in theater. At least 42 separate Operator Control…
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Tagged: amrel, robotics, robot, american reliance, Common operator control unit, ocu, radio control modules, operator control units
Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8B Fire Scout Demonstrates Interoperability With the Army’s OSRVT
A Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army’s One System(R) Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., the week of November 23.
Fire Scout’s OSRVT demonstration illustrates its readiness to support Brigade Combat Teams. Designed and produced by AAI Corporation, the OSRVT provides direct receipt…
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Tagged: Robot, Uav, Uas, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Robotics autonomous, Fire scout, Mq-8b, Unmanned aerial system
AAI Receives $39 Million Award for Additional Shadow Systems
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that it has received a $39 million production order for additional Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TUAS). The order includes two additional units for the U.S. Army and one for the Marine Corps. Including this new order, a total of 116 Shadow TUAS have been ordered by…
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Tagged: robotics, robot, unmanned aerial vehicle, Aai corporation, unmanned aerial system, shadow, autonomy, autonomous
OceanServer Delivers Iver2 AUV to Naval Surface Warfare Center
developed, low cost Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Iver2, ideal for coastal applications such as hydrographic surveys and environmental monitoring. This next generation vehicle is single man-portable and features simple point and click mission planning.
OceanServer Technology announced that it has recently delivered an Iver2 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) to the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division. NSWC will use the Iver2 AUV for sensor development, general…
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Tagged: Robot, Robotics, Autonomous underwater vehicle, Auv, Oceanserver, Indian head
CyPhy Works Wins NIST Technology Innovation Program Award
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced that CyPhy Works is among the 20 winners of new cost-sharing projects that will support innovative, high-risk research in new technologies that address critical national needs. The CyPhy Works project entitled “Civil Infrastructure Inspection and Monitoring Using Unmanned…
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Tagged: Robot, Robotics, Helen greiner, Technology innovation program, Cyphy works, Nist
Insitu Demonstrates One Launch and Recovery System
Insitu Inc., a Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary, announced the successful demonstration of its interoperable unmanned aircraft (UA) launch and recovery system. The SkyHook wing-tip recovery system and next generation launcher support all of the company’s UA–Integrator, ScanEagle and NightEagle–reducing the overall operational footprint in challenging terrain.
The rugged and powerful launcher is based upon the same pneumatic technologies that have proven reliable and effective on some 15 ship classes as well as on land. SkyHook…
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Tagged: Robot, Uas, Robotics, Integrator, Skyhook, Unmanned aerial systems, Scaneagle, Insitu
Next-Generation of Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Takes Flight
The first Block 40 configuration of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) successfully completed its first flight on Nov. 16. Designated AF-18, the advanced capability aircraft flew for approximately two hours from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) manufacturing facility in Palmdale, Calif., to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Photos accompanying this release are available at http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=6904…
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Tagged: Northrop grumman, uav, robotics, robot, unmanned aerial vehicle, global hawk, unmanned aircraft system, uas
Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. Achieves AS9100 Certification
Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce its achievement of AS9100 Certification. The coveted certification was awarded on October 26, 2009 following a 10-month preparation and audit process. With nearly 50 years of experience supporting the defense and aerospace markets with military and industrial grade hand controls and human machine interface systems, this certification marks MSI’s commitment to continued excellence…
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Boeing Receives Contract to Develop Miniature Weapon Technology
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] received a $500,000 U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract on Sept. 30, 2009 for the first phase of a program to demonstrate miniature weapon technology for use on unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV).
“UAVs are increasingly called upon to perform strike operations, and this weapon technology is designed specifically for those missions,” said Carl Avila, director of Boeing Phantom Works’ Advanced Weapons and Missiles. “The concept behind this technology is…
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