Recent testing at Fort Hood, TX showed state-of-the-art autonomy for critically needed applications for the US Army.
Unmanned operations in snow and rain.
Owners Karl Murphy (L) and Alberto Lacaze (R) in front of an unmanned Stryker vehicle.
Mining Applications
Technology for ground vehicles can be adapted to mining applications. Robotic Research has developed concepts for increasing the safety and efficiency of mining, tunneling, caving, and sewer operations. Related programs include UMAPS (mapping and positioning), MPAC (collaborative behavior for unmanned vehicles), and OARS (a method for "docking" that can be applied to navigating tight spaces with close clearance for vehicle passage to prevent damage to the earth surfaces, reduce equipment damage, and to avoid impact with supporting structures).
