Utilising Latest Robotics Technology to Ensure the Efficiency, Safety and Security of the Warfighter

June 9, 2011 - PRLog -- These are some of the topics that will be discussed at the 4th Annaul Military Robotics forum.. They keynote briefings will also explore in detail how robotic systems are helping to ensure improved soldier safety, security, operational efficiency and the protection of key assets.
Leading nations such as the US and UK will be sending representatives including Colonel Mike Winstead of the US Army Capabilities Integration Center, who will be exploring the US Army Long-Term UGV Strategy by Outline of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle Campaign Plan and drawing parallels with the Unmanned Aircraft System Roadmap 2010 – 2035.

Furthermore, Lieutenant Colonel Andy Stevens of the UK Defence Academy will be looking at the evolution of UK MoD UGV explosive ordnance disposal, the historic use of UGVs for EOD operations, the development of UGV systems for EOD and their adoption in the UK MoD.

Other topics to be included at the forum will be the role of autonomous systems for ISR mission in the German Navy. This will be presented by Lieutenant Colonel Andreas Mosenthin of the Bundeswehr who will present on the German Army’s ISR UGV capability requirements and current progress on projects to address capability gaps.

If you would like to find out further information on the agenda, visit www.military-robotics.com or call: +44 (0) 207 368 9300.

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