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• MURV• CYCLOPS• Buffalo• Intruder• Max IV• Rascal• TUGV• MULE• SPINNER• VANGAURD• THROWBOT 4• BISON• ARTS• REVOLUTION• XUV• DRAGON RUNNER• MR-7

Matilda

$25,000How much does one cost?

10How many were built?

1999Time Frame

Mesa Associates

Developer

Matilda

Manipulator arm and remotely detachable breaching mechanism that allows explosive charges to be attached to a door / wall

Unique Features

TrackMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

N/APower Source

Optional attachments include a small trailer (181 kg capacity)

Payload capacity (kg)

18.14Base Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

30.48Height (cm)

50.8Width (cm)

66.04Length (cm)

TAGS-DM

N/AHow much does one cost?

N/AHow many were built?

N/ATime Frame

Autonomous Solutions, Inc.

Developer

TAGS-DM

The DVS drive system eliminates the need for chains, sprockets, chain tension idlers, transmissions, belts, gears, and long axles.

Unique Features


32 km/hMax. Speed

45Power (kW)

Turbo Charged DieselPower Source

1090Payload capacity (kg)

1384Base Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

114Height (cm)

191Width (cm)

300Length (cm)

Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE)


184+ more being built

How many were built?

N/ATime Frame

N/ADeveloper

Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE)

Unique Features


30 mphMax. Speed

138 in earthmoving mode; 200 in self-deploy mode

Power (kW)

Caterpillar 3126 hydraulic electronic unit injector engine

Power Source

N/APayload capacity (kg)

N/ABase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Pioneer 2-AT



N/ATime Frame

ActivMediaRobotics

Developer

Pioneer 2-AT

Unique Features

Wheels, 4x4Method of propulsion

4.23 km/hMax. Speed

Power (kW)

7 Ah Lead Acid Batteries

Power Source



27Height (cm)

46Width (cm)

51Length (cm)

PackBot: Matilda



2000-2005Time Frame

iRobotDeveloper

PackBot: Matilda

Can withstand a drop from 6 ft onto solid concrete.

Unique Features

TracksMethod of propulsion

13 km/hrMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

4 NimH BatteriesPower Source

68 kgPayload capacity (kg)

28 kgBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

30 cmHeight (cm)

53 cmWidth (cm)

30 cmLength (cm)

Cougar


Still in Development


Phase I completed February 2001

Time Frame

COoperativeDeveloper

Cougar

Ability to launch an autonomous air attack.

Unique Features

4WD WheelsMethod of propulsion

20-30 MPHMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

dieselPower Source

≈725.75 kgPayload capacity (kg)

≈1179.34 kgBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

≈167.64 cmHeight (cm)

≈152.4 cmWidth (cm)

≈274.32 cmLength (cm)

Max II by Max ATV’s

14hp - $578516hp - $679518hp - $746523hp - $8885

How much does one cost?

Still Manufacturing


N/ATime Frame

RecreativeIndustries Inc

Developer

Max II by Max ATV’s

It FloatsUnique Features

6 wheelsMethod of propulsion

25 mph land/4 mph waterMax. Speed

14, 16, 18, 23 hp(10.44, 11.93, 13.42, 17.15 kW)

Power (kW)

Gasoline EnginePower Source



94 cmHeight (cm)

142 cmWidth (cm)

218 cmLength (cm)

Throwbot 6



N/ATime Frame

iRobotCorp.

Developer

Throwbot 6

6 hour run time, throwableUnique Features


N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

Lithium or Alkaline BatteriesPower Source



N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

TALON


18 (as of late 2004)


Time Frame

Foster-Miller Inc.

Developer

TALON

Single robotic arm used for either surveillance or grabbing items

Unique Features


7.67 km/hrMax. Speed

.216Power (kW)

Batteries 36VDCPower Source

769.2Payload capacity (kg)


28.2Height (cm)

57.69Width (cm)

87.176Length (cm)

ATVR-Jr



Time Frame

iRobotCorp

Developer

ATVR-Jr

All terrain surveillance robot

Unique Features

4WDMethod of propulsion


.672Power (kW)

BatteriesPower Source



55.5Height (cm)

64.6Width (cm)

78.227Length (cm)

POWERBOT



Time Frame

ActivMediaRobotics

Developer

POWERBOT

Video capable, obstacle avoidance, 28 sonar

Unique Features

WheelsMethod of propulsion

6 km/hrMax. Speed

2.16Power (kW)

2 Batteries 24VPower Source


Base Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

43Height (cm)

62..5Width (cm)

86Length (cm)

PEBBLES



Time Frame

RobosoftDeveloper

PEBBLES

Surveillance robotUnique Features



.0725Power (kW)

Batteries 14.5VPower Source



15.38Height (cm)

43.58Width (cm)

41Length (cm)

MR-5



Time Frame

Engineering Services Inc.

Developer

MR-5

Video, audio, illumination capable

Unique Features

Wheels, articulating tracks

Method of propulsion


Power (kW)

Batteries 48VPower Source



80.766Height (cm)

68.4588Width (cm)

128.2Length (cm)

RONS


Unsure, 600 ANDROS made


Time Frame

RemotecDeveloper

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RONS

No longer made, the ANDROS is the new model currently in production

Unique Features


Max. Speed

Power (kW)

Batteries Power Source



91.44Height (cm)

60.96Width (cm)

91.44Length (cm)

CMU PerceptOR


Several Prototypes (10 roughly)


March 2001 –March 2004

Time Frame

Carnegie Mellon, General Dynamics

Developer

Picture goes here

CMU PerceptOR

Ethernet Interface, Wireless radio pendant system

Unique Features


N/AMax. Speed

68Power (kW)

Gas EnginePower Source



120 Height (cm)

120Width (cm)

225Length (cm)

MARV

$9000How much does one cost?

Low rate production


Time Frame

Mesa Robotics

Developer

Picture goes here

MARV

Remote vehicle inspection and target designation

Unique Features


4 mphMax. Speed

Power (kW)




22.86Height (cm)

35.56Width (cm)

48.26Length (cm)

Mini Disruptor


For law enforcement


Time Frame

InuktunServices Ltd.

Developer

Picture goes here

Mini Disruptor

Projects highly concentrated beam of sound or water-jet

Unique Features


.54 km/hrMax. Speed

.300Power (kW)

120V AC or DC via tether Power Source



42.306Height (cm)

35.896Width (cm)

61.536Length (cm)

BRAT

$1400 UsedHow much does one cost?

92,445 sold in America


1978 introduced, removed in 1985

Time Frame

SubaruDeveloper

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BRAT

Not really a UGV, but we’re making sure you are reading thisUnique Features

2WD with 4WD optionMethod of propulsion

80 mph Max. Speed

49.2 – 70.1Power (kW)




143.002 Height (cm)

163.576 Width (cm)

442.468 Length (cm)

BRAT



N/ATime Frame

Kentree, Ltd.(Allen-Vanguard Security)

Developer

BRAT

Camera equippedUnique Features

6WD independent direct drive


2 mphMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

24V DC high capacity deep cycle long life batteries (2 hours nominal life)Power Source



N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Sarge


1 Prototype


1980’sTime Frame

SandiaNational Laboratory

Developer

Sarge

Video/Audio RecorderUnique Features

4wdMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

GasPower Source



N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Super-M



N/ATime Frame

RemotecDeveloper

Super-M

Remote ControlUnique Features


3Max. Speed (km/hr)

N/APower (kW)

24V, 2-12V BatteriesPower Source



N/AHeight (cm)

69Width (cm)

121Length (cm)

Acer



N/ATime Frame

Mesa Robotics

Developer

Acer

Plow BladeUnique Features


10.14Max. Speed (km/hr)

N/APower (kW)

Diesel EnginePower Source



142Height (cm)

157Width (cm)

211Length (cm)

Ground Hog



N/ATime Frame

QinetiqDeveloper

Ground Hog

N/AUnique Features


N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)




N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Rattler



N/ATime Frame

SandiaNational Laboratory

Developer

Rattler

Audio/Video cap.Unique Features


3.29Max. Speed (km/hr)

N/APower (kW)

Lead Acid BatteriesPower Source



31Height (cm)

50Width (cm)

56Length (cm)

REDCAR



Time Frame

Air Force, Force Protection Battlelab

Developer

REDCAR

Marsupial Deployment System

Unique Features

4-6 wheelsMethod of propulsion

40 mphMax. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source



121.92Height (cm)

116.84Width (cm)

266.7Length (cm)

BOMBTEC Responder



Time Frame

PW Allen and Co Limited

Developer

BOMBTEC Responder

Designed to locate and disarm explosives

Unique Features



Power (kW)

24V 13.5 Ah batteryPower Source

NonePayload capacity (kg)


26Height (cm)

45Width (cm)

80Length (cm)

MAX II



Time Frame

The Max ATVs

Developer

MAX II

Can handle extremely rough terrain

Unique Features


40 km/hrMax. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source



94Height (cm)

142Width (cm)

218Length (cm)

Mini-Andross

$40,000-60,000



Time Frame

RemotecDeveloper

Mini-Andross

Safe against nuclear contamination

Unique Features

2 tracks + armsMethod of propulsion

70 fpmMax. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source

Lifts up to 15 lbsPayload capacity (kg)


77.47Height (cm)

40.64Width (cm)

88.9Length (cm)

Retarius



Time Frame

Lockheed Martin

Developer

Retarius

Wheels move about body

Unique Features


Max. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source

350 lbsPayload capacity (kg)

1500 lbsBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

Height (cm)

6 ftWidth (cm)

15 ftLength (cm)

Gladiator



Development in 1995 with fielding by 2006

Time Frame

U.S. Marine Corps Initiative, with Carnegie Mellon

Developer

Gladiator

Robust, compact, unmanned, tele-operated/semi-autonomous, multi-purpose ground vehicle system possessing scouting and direct engagement capability

Unique Features

tracksMethod of propulsion

14 mphMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

N/APower Source



112Height (cm)

112Width (cm)

178Length (cm)

Standard Heavy Duty Robotic Platform (Sherpa )



N/ATime Frame

re2Developer

Standard Heavy Duty Robotic Platform (Sherpa )

Unique Features

wheelsMethod of propulsion

31 km/hMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

N/APower Source



128Height (cm)

174Width (cm)

257Length (cm)

Versa Trax 100



COTSTime Frame

Inuktun Services

Ltd.Developer

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Versa Trax 100

Variable sizeUnique Features

Tracks Method of propulsion

30+ ft/minMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

No onboard powerPower Source


VariableBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

8 inches +Parallel

4 to 6 inch pipesIn-line

VariableSize

MURV-100

$12,500.00 How much does one cost?


COTSTime Frame

HDE Manufacturing,

Inc.Developer

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MURV-100

Robotic ArmUnique Features

Wheels, 10x10 Method of propulsion


N/APower (kW)

2 Lead-Acid, 12 VPower Source



11.538 Height (cm)

43.588 Width (cm)

58.972 Length (cm)

Hobo L3A15

$120,000.00How much does one cost?


COTSTime Frame

Kentree Ltd.Developer

Hobo L3A15

Robotic Arm & ClawUnique Features


4 km/hrMax. Speed

0.1 kWPower (kW)

2x 12V batteries 110V Power Source

Arm (30kg)Payload capacity (kg)


88.81Height (cm)

70.76Width (cm)

148.3 Length (cm)

Mini Flail

Not available, military developed project


Approximately 10How many were built?

1996 to PresentTime Frame

Unmanned Ground Vehicles / Systems Joint Project Office

Developer

Mini Flail

Clear rate of 1200m^2 per hourFootpath of 1.1 metersOperated remotely – 1000 meters (l.o.s)

Unique Features

4 wheel and tracked modelsMethod of propulsion

5 ½ mphMax. Speed

Approximately 79kWPower (kW)

Diesel EnginePower Source



Approximately 300 cmHeight (cm)

127 cmWidth (cm)

304 cmLength (cm)

ATRV 2

Not specifiedHow much does one cost?

Not available, only one prototype


Currently being developedTime Frame

iRobot CorporationDeveloper

ATRV 2

4-6 hour battery life4 lead acid batteries45 deg approach and departure angles

Unique Features

4 wheelMethod of propulsion

4 ½ mphMax. Speed

1.4kWPower (kW)

BatteryPower Source



65 cmHeight (cm)

86 cmWidth (cm)

105 cmLength (cm)

Piper

Not specifiedHow much does one cost?

Not availableHow many were built?

Under development currentlyTime Frame

Angelus Research CorporationDeveloper

Piper

150 foot cable (drive by wire)Easily linked to computers and software

Unique Features


Less than 2mphMax. Speed

1.4kWPower (kW)

BatteryPower Source


9.9 kgBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

35 cmHeight (cm)

23 cmWidth (cm)

51 cmLength (cm)

robuCAR-TT



N/ATime Frame

RobosoftDeveloper

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robuCAR-TT

4 hour run timeDifferential steeringTeleoperation control system

Unique Features


7 km/hrMax. Speed

4 @ 900 watts = 3.6 kwPower (kW)

Lead batteries, 8 sealedPower Source



61 cmHeight (cm)

130 cmWidth (cm)

184 cmLength (cm)

UGCV



Roughly 2001 to 2003

Time Frame

LockeedMartin

Developer

Picture goes here

UGCV

All wheels operate independentlyCan operate on hybrid electric power for extend periodsGreater the 25% payload fraction

Unique Features


40 km/hrMax. Speed

Modified power, number N/APower (kW)

Diesel engine / electric hybridPower Source



91 cmHeight (cm)

137 cmWidth (cm)

213 cmLength (cm)

MDARS-E



N/ATime Frame

MILITARY & NAVY

Developer

MDARS-E

Unique Features

4 wheeled hydrostatic driveMethod of propulsion

15kphMax. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source

300lbsPayload capacity (kg)

2640lbsBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

38”Height (cm)

52”Width (cm)

84”Length (cm)

GDRS PerceptOR


Several Prototypes (10 roughly)


March 2001 –March 2004

Time Frame

General Dynamics, Carnegie Mellon

Developer

Picture goes here

GDRS PerceptOR

Ethernet Interface, Wireless radio pendant system

Unique Features


N/AMax. Speed

68Power (kW)




120 Height (cm)

120Width (cm)

225Length (cm)

URBOT


(PROTOTYPE)How many were built?

N/ATime Frame

DEPARTMENT OF

DEFENSEDeveloper

URBOT

Unique Features


Max. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source


65LBSBase Vehicle Weight (empty) (kg)

11”Height (cm)

24”Width (cm)

36”Length (cm)

MURV


> 40How many were built?

Since 1994Time Frame

HDE Manufacturing

Developer

MURV

Unique Features

N/AMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)




11.5Height (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Cyclops



N/ATime Frame

DelticGroup Limited

Developer

Cyclops

stair climbing, maneuvering down bus, train and aircraft aisles,with 2 meter telescopic boom for searching under seats and overhead luggage racks. Radio or fiber optic cable control

Unique Features

N/AMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)




N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

Buffalo

$ 12,000How much does one cost?


Currently Available

Time Frame

Max ATV’s

Developer

Picture goes here

Buffalo

Land/AmphibiousUnique Features

Track, 6WDMethod of propulsion

18 mphMax. Speed

20Power (kW)




132Height (cm)

145Width (cm)

251Length (cm)

Intruder



Currently available

Time Frame

Angelus Research Corp.

Developer

Picture goes here

Intruder

All surface drive, Center Articulated

Unique Features


N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)




25.4Height (cm)

43.2Width (cm)

55.9Length (cm)

Max IV



Currently Available

Time Frame

Max ATVsDeveloper

Picture goes here

Max IV

AmphibiousUnique Features

Track, 6WDMethod of propulsion

20 mphMax. Speed

20Power (kW)




107Height (cm)

142Width (cm)

244Length (cm)

Rascal



N/ATime Frame

KentreeLtd.

Developer

Rascal

Unique Features


N/AMax. Speed

2 x 12v6.5APH Power (kW)




34.8Height (cm)

41.5Width (cm)

80Length (cm)

TUGV


In Development


June 2002 -2006

Time Frame

Carnegie Mellon

Developer

TUGV

Unmanned, semi-autonomous

Unique Features


N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

N/APower Source



N/AHeight (cm)

N/AWidth (cm)

N/ALength (cm)

MULE

15,000 refurb


11,000How many were built?

1950-1970’s

Time Frame

Brunswick/ baifield industriesDeveloper

MULE

4’x8’ bed, portal axles, magnesium componentsUnique Features


25mph unloadedMax. Speed

13kwPower (kW)

Gas enginePower Source



70Height (cm)

122Width (cm)

241Length (cm)

Spinner



N/ATime Frame

National Robotics Engineering Consortium

Developer

Spinner

invertibleUnique Features

6 Wheel DriveMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)

Lithium Ion BatteriesPower Source



122Height (cm)

91Width (cm)

305Length (cm)

Vanguard MK2 Robot

unavailableHow much does one cost?


2005Time Frame

Allen Vanguard

Developer

Vanguard MK2 Robot

bomb robotUnique Features

tracksMethod of propulsion

5 mphMax. Speed

UnavailablePower (kW)

Batteries, 24V DCPower Source



40.5Height (cm)

43.5Width (cm)

91.5Length (cm)

Throwbot 4



N/ATime Frame

iRobotCorp.

Developer

Throwbot 4

Can be thrown and survive relatively large impact

Unique Features

2, 4, or 6 wheel driveMethod of propulsion

N/AMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)




5Height (cm)

5Width (cm)

10Length (cm)

Bison



N/ATime Frame

QinetiqDeveloper

Bison

Designed to handle explosives

Unique Features

4 Wheel DriveMethod of propulsion

5-10 mphMax. Speed

N/APower (kW)


MinimalPayload capacity (kg)


120Height (cm)

50Width (cm)

60Length (cm)

All-Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS)



Time Frame

Developer Military

2002-present

72

low cost

All-Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS)

Unique Features


Max. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source



Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Length (cm) 287 cm

162.6 cm

198 cm

2948 kg

1587.6 kg

4- cylinder, liquid-coded Diesel engine

8 mphTrack (Kevlar reinforced rubber)

Remote-controlled, various tools can be attached: forklift, backhoe, a UXO clearance

Revolution



Time Frame

RemotecDeveloper

Revolution

Explosive HandlerUnique Features


2.99 Km/Hr.Max. Speed

Power (kW)

24 volt batteriesPower Source



Height (cm)

65Width (cm)

135Length (cm)

Experimental Unmanned Vehicle (XUV)



Time Frame

Developer Military

2001-present

4

$22,966,408

Experimental Unmanned Vehicle (XUV)

Unique Features


Max. Speed

Power (kW)

Power Source



Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Length (cm)

32 km/hr Day 16 km/hr Night

4wd, hydrostatic diesel

Dragon Runner



Time Frame

Carnegie Mellon and Naval Research Lab

Developer

Dragon Runner

Motion and IR surveillance

Unique Features


20 mphMax. Speed

Power (kW)

Military batteriesPower Source



12.7Height (cm)

29.5Width (cm)

40Length (cm)

MR-7


In ProductionHow many were built?

Time Frame

Engineering Services, Inc.

Developer

MR-7

Precise movable armUnique Features


3.3 km/hrMax. Speed

Power (kW)




82Height (cm)

45Width (cm)

99Length (cm)

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