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.
Combat Autonomous Mobility System (CAMS)
Combat Autonomous Mobility System (CAMS) is a program funded by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in support of a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD). The CAMS system is a General Dynamics-developed modular robotic vehicle solution that includes an autonomous mobility system; an automated reconnaissance, surveillance and target-acquisition system; and robotic controllers for small-team operation. It can be integrated onto any combat tactical or logistics vehicle to provide robotic control from tele-operation to full autonomy
Robotic Research has a sub-contract with General Dynamics to integrate CAMS onto government-furnished vehicles, which will then be tested by soldiers in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) setting to determine the systems’ operational utility. The SOF team will conduct multiple missions including re-supply, reconnaissance and perimeter security using the CAMS-equipped vehicles.
" Autonomous mobility provides a transformational way for ground forces to operate in the modern day battlefield," said Scott Forman CAMS Project Manager, United States Army Special Operations Command - G8 Advanced Technology Branch.
