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D eployment of A dvanced R econnaissance T echnologies A Development Proposal for ReconRobotics ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October 25 2013 confidential Slide 2 GilliamGroup / Designers and Entrepreneurs 137 Tunstead Avenue San Anselmo, California 94960 415.258.6814 keng@gilliamgroup.com Gilliam Group Strategy and Design Slide 3 Problem Statement Deploying micro-robots by hand is dependant on the users throwing ability for distance and accuracy. This requires the user to get close to the target destination which may be unsafe. Challenge : Design a hand-held launcher that can accurately deliver ground-based micro-robots 360 or more from a safe position Assumptions: The proposed delivery system is a vision for the Next-Gen Recon robot to accommodate launcher requirements Slide 4 DART: Robot Launcher Overview Pneumatic launcher delivers a missile with a micro-robot onboard. At target area, robot deploys via remote control 360+ feet (1) Missile Launcher (2)Missile with Robot (3)Robot unfurls upon landing Slide 5 Enabling Benefits Better method for delivery of surveillance payloads by land, water, or aerial drop Enabling wider use cases: Delivery into high rise buildings for 1 st responders Delivery of sensing devices where distance is critical, i.e., chemical, biological, radioactive. Delivery of ordnance payloads Enabling new business models and revenue sources: More use cases means more robot sales Practice Darts as consumables Replacement Darts Launcher devices for different environments Potential for ordnance payloads Slide 6 Performance Low noise pneumatic launching system: xx decibels Low noise in open-area landing Increase robot delivery distance and accuracy with increased survivability Delivery distance up to 1000 @30 or 600 @70 Free-fall aerial drops from up to 600 Neutral buoyancy for one-pound payload Waterproof protection for robot Accuracy (Phase 1 prototypes) 300 / 2 500 / 4 800 / 6 Slide 7 Prototype One: R&D Pix Fin AssembliesDart with Weighted PayloadPost 600 ft Flight Nosecone Collapse Mortar Launcher Hay Bale Target 100 ft Accuracy PatternAssembled Mylar Dart Slide 8 Dart: Prototype One ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October 25 2013 confidential Dart Specifications : Length: 15 / 38cm Diameter: 2.4 / 61mm Dry weight: 4 oz / 113 g Robotics Payload Length: 5.5 / 14cm Diameter: 1.5 / 3.8cm Dry weight: 16oz / 454g Collapsible Nose Cone Robot / Payload Container User-Activated Squib Charge Hard or Soft Tip option Break-away Tail Section Break-away Front section Slide 9 Air-powered launcher concept ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October 25 2013 confidential Launcher Specifications : Barrel Bore: 2.45 / 62mm Length 36 / 91cm Air Reservoir: 180 cu.in. High Pressure Air Supply: 100 cu. In. Launcher Specifications : Launch Pressure Range: 80-160psi Muzzle Velocity (16oz dart) xx-xxx/sec BarrelShoulder padLaser Targeting aidPressure meter Slide 10 Dart: load mode Fins retract for loading into launch tube Slide 11 Dart: Charge/Activation Activation plug/ charge adaptor Silicone self-sealing vertical slit Robots charging/activation port Cut-away view: Note: robot must be clocked for port alignment Slide 12 Dart: Activation Pull plug to activate robot, then load Waterproof self-sealing silicone cap Slide 13 Dart: flight mode Spring-loaded fins deploy after launching Front canards provide stabilizing spin Slide 14 Dart: Capsule Ejected Upon impact in target area, robot capsule is ejected using a squib charge activated via remote control Slide 15 Dart: Exploded View End cap Fin Assy O-ring water seal Squib Charge and Wadding Capsule Housing Robot Capsule Impact-Absorbing Nose Cone Tip Options Fin Housing Slide 16 Dart [01] Rear Exploded view Slide 17 Robot Capsule: Ejects & Splits After landing, remote control allows variable timing for robot release and activation Slide 18 Robot: release and activation Robotics Payload Length: 5.5 / 14cm Diameter: 1.5 / 3.8cm Dry weight: 16oz / 454g Robot Open Nitinol Stabilizer Multi-fin wheels open upon release Robots wheels expand upon release from capsule Slide 19 ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October 25 2013 confidential Prototype Testing: Video Slide 20 Field Data G-Forces / Recon * Baseline 100 throw g-forces Impact on hard dirt Launch Gs 50100150200250300350400450 30 vertical drop Recon Mockup *Data based on Recon mockup Slide 21 200 400 600 800 1000 g-forces Impact (on hard dirt) Launch 50100150200250300350400450 *Detail data available in appendix Recon 30 Drop Test Average 72 Accuracy 48 24 distance Prototype One: Ballistic Field Data Slide 22 Dart / Aerial Drop Slide 23 Slide 24 Soft NoseconeModular tail assembly / retro-brake version Slide 25 Dart / Aerial Drop Slide 26 Slide 27 Slide 28 Slide 29 Dart Launcher Slide 30 Dart: launcher Slide 31 Dart: Launcher Slide 32 Lock n load Slide 33 Dart: Launcher Slide 34 Slide 35 Slide 36 Slide 37 Slide 38 Provisional Patent Lookit this, bitches Slide 39 Phase 1 Evaluation 30-60 days Exclusivity Detailed R&D Review Phase 2 Evaluation XX-days Exclusivity Fees Licensing Details Joint Development Options Expert Reviews Dart Engineering Launcher Development Partner Next-Gen Robot Details Prototype Testing ReconRobotics Project DART Proposal GilliamGroup October 25 2013 confidential Next Steps Slide 40 Appendix: Nerd Data & Extras Slide 41 Dart: Charge Mode Charger docks to activation plug Slide 42 Charging adaptor docks into activation pin Activation pin (wont allow loading until removed) Dart: Charge/Activation Slide 43 Dart: charge mode Charging adaptor docks into activation pin Activation pin (wont allow launcher loading until removed) Slide 44 Appendix: Nerd Data Slide 45