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QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America, a manufacturer of small ground-robots, has been awarded a major contract from the US Army. The contract is worth approximately $164 million. It may be extended further by follow-on options and awards. The US Army seeks ground robots with a weight of 25 pounds or less, that can be operated remotely. The award covers a low production phase with a maximum value of $20 million. It will lead to the production and delivery of 3,000 robots.
QinetiQ North America, a subsidiary QinetiQ Group plc is a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It offers a broad range state-of-the art technology and products to the utility, government and commercial markets.
Endeavor Robotics
FLIR purchased Endeavor Robotics last year. This company makes infrared sensors and cameras for many manned and unmanned vehicles. Prox Dynamics is the company behind Black Hornet, a micro-drone used by Army soldiers as a sensor. Endeavor Robotics as well as FLIR were competing for the CRSH program. FLIR took home the award.
Endeavor Robotics is a Massachusetts-based company that develops unmanned ground vehicles and other advanced technologies. Platforms from the company are suitable for many applications, including IED clearance and hazmat response. It has a track record of delivering UGVs, and has received many highly coveted Programs of Record. It has shipped more than 7,000 platforms in 55 countries.
It is currently creating medium-sized robots that can detect lethal threats, provide soldiers with more maneuverability, and increase standoff capabilities. The Centaur Unibody Ground Vehicle (UGV) is currently in Army Program.
U.S. Army
After evaluating the robot's performance in an engineering and manufacturing run-off, the Army selected CRS-I as its unmanned ground vehicle. The robot's lightweight will be able to carry a variety of payloads, and it can also be controlled via a universal controller. The robotic vehicle will be open-architecture, allowing the Army to customize it for different missions.
There are four mission payloads for the new system: vehicle-borne IEDs and heavy explosive ordnance. It can move up to six miles per hour and clear 32-inch obstacles. It is 700 lbs unloaded and weighs 1,000 lbs loaded. It also has high-definition cameras and a robotic manipulator.
CRS-I is the Army's first robotic program. It will weigh under 25 pounds and be able perform complex tasks like moving heavy items. The contract has a value of $164 millions. It includes a low production phase and an annually released production release. The next phase of the contract is to deliver 3,000 robots over the next one to two years.