WOEII
03-13-2014, 06:11 PM
http://i.imgur.com/QFoeosv.png
http://i.imgur.com/LelVrEJ.jpg
Instead of idling on a drawing board, this reliable commercial-off-the-shelf autonomous platform can lighten the warfighter's load, act as a resupply mechanism or fill a variety of current or future potential roles in theater or garrison.
R-Gator UGV.
High-tech. Supportable. Ready now.
Specifi cations
Operational Description
A COTS system, R-Gator can be operated in either manned or unmanned
mode in day or night missions
Example missions: 8-hour stationary silent RECON mode, point man
reconnaissance, roving patrols, transportation of ammo/ supplies, casualty
evacuation, remote deployment of smaller UGVs and UAVs, large scale IED
disposition
Video System (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
Fixed drive cameras
Front & rear cameras
Color
Resolution 520 TV lines
Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
92.5-degrees fi eld of view
Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera
Color
25X optical/12X digital zoom
Pan angle range 440 degree
Tile angle range 240 degree
Auto focus
Image stabilization
Resolution 470 TV lines
Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
Optional - Daylight/Nighttime EOIR/Thermal PTZ
25X optical/12X digital zoom
Solid cast-aluminum housing
Image stabilization
Communication (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz frequency options, compatible with
other frequencies
Optional user provided communication equipment
Modular design, accommodating swappable radios
Has a 300 meter (984.25 ft.) range (other
communications packages available)
Operator Control Unit
Rugged laptop
Windows based
Game technology control system
Displays four video streams
Optional video recording with embedded date & time stamp
Position and path playback displayed on user interface
Records multiple paths; ability to pause path, reverse path, repeat path
Optional wearable OCU
OCU uses gaming technology minimizing training requirements
Paths can also be recorded from vehicle-mounted Dashboard Control Unit (DCU)
Positioning
NavCom Technology, (a John Deere Company), GPS maintains accurate
vehicle location
Advanced Inertial Navigation System for increased position accuracy
RTK available for enhanced positioning
Obstacle Detection/ obstacle avoidance
Two forward laser range sensors detect obstacles up to 20 meters
(65.62 ft.)away in both tele-operation and autonomous mode
Ability to detect negative obstacles
Rear-looking laser range sensor detects obstacles
Expandability/Payload Integration
Customer specifi c payloads
Front & rear payload mounts support Ethernet and CAN for a wide array
of mission payloads
Voltage: 12 VDC & 24 VDC dual electrical bus system
CAN and ethernet interfaces
Current: 180 amp 12 VDC alternator
Batteries (12 volt dual)
Engine and Electrical
Diesel, 25hp**, overhead valve, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Alternator 180-amp
Headlights Two 37.5-watt halogen
Fuel System Capacity 20 L (5.3 U.S. gal.)
Fuel No. 1 or 2 diesel or JP8 fuel
Range approximately 300 miles (based on conditions)
Transmission
Type Continuously Variable (CVT)
4WD Switch Selectable
Differential Lock Standard
Ground Speed
51.5 km/h (32 mph) with high/low range 0-29 km/h (0-18 mph) in manual mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in tele-operation mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in autonomous mode
Gear Selection Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Steering Rack and Pinion
Dimensions
Length 3086 mm (121.5 inches)
Width 1651 mm (65 inches)
Height 2134 mm (84 inches)
Weight (curb) Dependent upon confi guration
Seating Two professional high-back seats
Ground Clearance 279 mm (11 inches)
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Box:
Width 1511 mm (59.5 in.)
Length 1148 mm (45.2 in.)
Height 234 mm (9.2 in.)
Capacity:
Volume 1.40m3 (14.4 cu. ft.)
Towing 680 kg (1,500 lbs.) pintle hitch
Payload Dependent upon confi guration
*Optional remotely deployable payload platform
Service and Support/ Logistics
World class John Deere customer support
Exceeding customer requirements since 1837
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Chassis
Unlike some comparable UGVs, The R-Gator is built on the foundation of a production utility vehicle, the M-Gator A2, already in service with the military. This means parts and service are easy to source.
Manual or Autonomous Operation
The R-Gator offers the force-multilpying flexibility of shifting between autonomous and manually driven modes at the flip of a switch. So it can perform even more missions than a purely autonomous vehicle.
Simple Remote Operation
The R-Gator can be operated by a videogame controller, and employs an onscren videogame-like interface instantly familiar to today's warfighters.A first-timer user can literally be up and running in minutes
Choice of Autonomous Modes
You can choose from direct or camera tele-operation, program the R-Gator to follow a path using GPS coordinates, or use a teach-and-playback mode, where the vehicle records a route to follow in the future as is being driven.
Advanced Obstacle Avoidance Technology
The R-Gator can find its own way across terrain, using sensors and algorithms to recognize and react to moving obstacles, stationary obstacles and negative obstacles such as a hole, craters or dropoffs.
Comprehensive Sensor Options
The R-Gator offers video trnsmission and capture with two standard fixed wide-angle cameras, a color pan/tilt/zoom camera and an infrared camera.It can be upgraded with higher resolution or thermal cameras, and audio capture systems as well.
High Payload Capacity
The R-Gator can carry large mission-specific payloads and includes fold-down cargo bed for awkward cargo or CASEVAC.
EZ-Lift Option
A EZ-Lift Cargo System can be added to the R-Gator to deploy cargo, smaller 'bots' or other payloads remotely.
http://i.imgur.com/LelVrEJ.jpg
Instead of idling on a drawing board, this reliable commercial-off-the-shelf autonomous platform can lighten the warfighter's load, act as a resupply mechanism or fill a variety of current or future potential roles in theater or garrison.
R-Gator UGV.
High-tech. Supportable. Ready now.
Specifi cations
Operational Description
A COTS system, R-Gator can be operated in either manned or unmanned
mode in day or night missions
Example missions: 8-hour stationary silent RECON mode, point man
reconnaissance, roving patrols, transportation of ammo/ supplies, casualty
evacuation, remote deployment of smaller UGVs and UAVs, large scale IED
disposition
Video System (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
Fixed drive cameras
Front & rear cameras
Color
Resolution 520 TV lines
Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
92.5-degrees fi eld of view
Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera
Color
25X optical/12X digital zoom
Pan angle range 440 degree
Tile angle range 240 degree
Auto focus
Image stabilization
Resolution 470 TV lines
Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
Optional - Daylight/Nighttime EOIR/Thermal PTZ
25X optical/12X digital zoom
Solid cast-aluminum housing
Image stabilization
Communication (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz frequency options, compatible with
other frequencies
Optional user provided communication equipment
Modular design, accommodating swappable radios
Has a 300 meter (984.25 ft.) range (other
communications packages available)
Operator Control Unit
Rugged laptop
Windows based
Game technology control system
Displays four video streams
Optional video recording with embedded date & time stamp
Position and path playback displayed on user interface
Records multiple paths; ability to pause path, reverse path, repeat path
Optional wearable OCU
OCU uses gaming technology minimizing training requirements
Paths can also be recorded from vehicle-mounted Dashboard Control Unit (DCU)
Positioning
NavCom Technology, (a John Deere Company), GPS maintains accurate
vehicle location
Advanced Inertial Navigation System for increased position accuracy
RTK available for enhanced positioning
Obstacle Detection/ obstacle avoidance
Two forward laser range sensors detect obstacles up to 20 meters
(65.62 ft.)away in both tele-operation and autonomous mode
Ability to detect negative obstacles
Rear-looking laser range sensor detects obstacles
Expandability/Payload Integration
Customer specifi c payloads
Front & rear payload mounts support Ethernet and CAN for a wide array
of mission payloads
Voltage: 12 VDC & 24 VDC dual electrical bus system
CAN and ethernet interfaces
Current: 180 amp 12 VDC alternator
Batteries (12 volt dual)
Engine and Electrical
Diesel, 25hp**, overhead valve, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Alternator 180-amp
Headlights Two 37.5-watt halogen
Fuel System Capacity 20 L (5.3 U.S. gal.)
Fuel No. 1 or 2 diesel or JP8 fuel
Range approximately 300 miles (based on conditions)
Transmission
Type Continuously Variable (CVT)
4WD Switch Selectable
Differential Lock Standard
Ground Speed
51.5 km/h (32 mph) with high/low range 0-29 km/h (0-18 mph) in manual mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in tele-operation mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in autonomous mode
Gear Selection Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Steering Rack and Pinion
Dimensions
Length 3086 mm (121.5 inches)
Width 1651 mm (65 inches)
Height 2134 mm (84 inches)
Weight (curb) Dependent upon confi guration
Seating Two professional high-back seats
Ground Clearance 279 mm (11 inches)
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Box:
Width 1511 mm (59.5 in.)
Length 1148 mm (45.2 in.)
Height 234 mm (9.2 in.)
Capacity:
Volume 1.40m3 (14.4 cu. ft.)
Towing 680 kg (1,500 lbs.) pintle hitch
Payload Dependent upon confi guration
*Optional remotely deployable payload platform
Service and Support/ Logistics
World class John Deere customer support
Exceeding customer requirements since 1837
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Chassis
Unlike some comparable UGVs, The R-Gator is built on the foundation of a production utility vehicle, the M-Gator A2, already in service with the military. This means parts and service are easy to source.
Manual or Autonomous Operation
The R-Gator offers the force-multilpying flexibility of shifting between autonomous and manually driven modes at the flip of a switch. So it can perform even more missions than a purely autonomous vehicle.
Simple Remote Operation
The R-Gator can be operated by a videogame controller, and employs an onscren videogame-like interface instantly familiar to today's warfighters.A first-timer user can literally be up and running in minutes
Choice of Autonomous Modes
You can choose from direct or camera tele-operation, program the R-Gator to follow a path using GPS coordinates, or use a teach-and-playback mode, where the vehicle records a route to follow in the future as is being driven.
Advanced Obstacle Avoidance Technology
The R-Gator can find its own way across terrain, using sensors and algorithms to recognize and react to moving obstacles, stationary obstacles and negative obstacles such as a hole, craters or dropoffs.
Comprehensive Sensor Options
The R-Gator offers video trnsmission and capture with two standard fixed wide-angle cameras, a color pan/tilt/zoom camera and an infrared camera.It can be upgraded with higher resolution or thermal cameras, and audio capture systems as well.
High Payload Capacity
The R-Gator can carry large mission-specific payloads and includes fold-down cargo bed for awkward cargo or CASEVAC.
EZ-Lift Option
A EZ-Lift Cargo System can be added to the R-Gator to deploy cargo, smaller 'bots' or other payloads remotely.