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Solution Found for Battlefield Robot Control Problem By utilizing a patented FLEXkit consisting of a hardened computer, multiple, proprietary Radio Control Modules (RCMs) and a swappable hard drive, American Reliance provides an intermediate, plug-and-play solution for a single, common control system for robots and other devices. 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 Units (OCUs) are used to command robots in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vast majority controls only a single type of unmanned system and cannot be modified to control others.” This “stove-pipe”… View this post
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