Center of excellence for small robots

Hoa G. Nguyen; Daniel M. Carroll; Robin T. Laird; H. R. Everett

doi:10.1117/12.606234

27 May 2005 Center of excellence for small robots

Hoa G. Nguyen, Daniel M. Carroll, Robin T. Laird, H. R. Everett

Proceedings Volume 5804, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology VII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606234
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The mission of the Unmanned Systems Branch of SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego (SSC San Diego) is to provide network-integrated robotic solutions for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications, serving and partnering with industry, academia, and other government agencies. We believe the most important criterion for a successful acquisition program is producing a value-added end product that the warfighter needs, uses and appreciates. Through our accomplishments in the laboratory and field, SSC San Diego has been designated the Center of Excellence for Small Robots by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Joint Robotics Program. This paper covers the background, experience, and collaboration efforts by SSC San Diego to serve as the "Impedance-Matching Transformer" between the robotic user and technical communities. Special attention is given to our Unmanned Systems Technology Imperatives for Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) of Small Robots. Active projects, past efforts, and architectures are provided as success stories for the Unmanned Systems Development Approach.

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Hoa G. Nguyen, Daniel M. Carroll, Robin T. Laird, and H. R. Everett "Center of excellence for small robots", Proc. SPIE 5804, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology VII, (27 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606234

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