Low-tech, life-threatening threats like improvised explosive devices (IED) have reshaped conflicts and spurred militaries to re-consider how they could protect their land forces. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, shall be showcasing the role unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology can play in protecting troops while also serving as a force multiplier at DSEI 2013 defence and security exhibition, Sept. 10-13 in London.
Oshkosh Defense can be showcasing its TerraMax UGV technology on the Company’s booth throughout DSEI and could present “TerraMax UGV: Enabling Advanced Autonomy for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles” on the DSEI Unmanned Theatre, a good way to feature the most recent capabilities and innovations within the unmanned technologies domain.
“Our TerraMax UGV technology has demonstrated a high level of maturity following multiple evaluations with the U.S. military and thousands of miles of successful operation,” said John Urias, Oshkosh Corporation executive vp and president of Oshkosh Defense. “This technology has the prospective to minimize troops’ exposure to threats like IEDs when conducting logistics convoy, route clearance and other missions. Additionally, as militaries seek to enhance efficiencies and focus on declining budgets, autonomous vehicles can assist optimize the troops had to perform missions.”
The Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology is engineered as a scalable appliqué kit that permits vehicles to hold out planned missions in a supervised autonomous mode or by “shadowing” a lead vehicle. The technology will be integrated on new-production vehicles, including those built by other manufacturers, or retrofitted on existing vehicle fleets.
The Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology includes:
- A field-ready kit solution
- A robust, multi-modal sensor suite
- Advanced machine-learning
- Operation in GPS-denied environments
“The TerraMax technology is designed to make sure UGVs could be seamlessly integrated into military operations,” said John Beck, chief unmanned systems engineer for Oshkosh Defense. “Our kit design allows vehicles to retain their original payload and function capabilities. Additionally, TerraMax-equipped vehicles can perform within the same climatic conditions and operating environments as manned vehicles.”
The TerraMax UGV operator control unit (OCU) facilitates semi-autonomous commands and handheld remote control or tele-operation. The OCU selectively displays overhead map data and multiple video feeds in a well-recognized picture-in-picture format. It may also function a force multiplier through one-to-many control, allowing a single operator to observe and supervise coordinated operations of multiple TerraMax-equipped UGVs.
Oshkosh is also transitioning technologies from the TerraMax UGV system to give active-security features for the manned operation of auto fleets, including electronic stability control, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and electric power-assist steering.
Oshkosh Defense leadership might be available to debate the TerraMax UGV technology in addition to the company’s vehicles and coaching capabilities at DSEI at booth #N4-160 within the ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre. The TerraMax UGV presentation will occur at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and a pair of:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, on the DSEI Unmanned Theatre, booth #N2-390.
Oshkosh Defense is a number one provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For greater than 90 years, Oshkosh have been mobilizing military and security forces around the world by offering a whole portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions.
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