Tuesday, June 6, 2023
  • About us
    • Write for us
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feeds
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
DefenceTalk
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
DefenceTalk
No Result
View All Result

Oshkosh Demos TerraMax UGV Capabilities to Marines

by Oshkosh Corporation
October 23, 2012
in Army News
2 min read
0
Robots Could Save Soldiers’ Lives, Army General Says
14
VIEWS

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, recently demonstrated its TerraMax unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology for Brig. Gen. Mark Wise, commanding general of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), and others at an event in Pennsylvania. Representatives from MCWL, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Transportation, the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office and other agencies were also in attendance.

Equipped on two Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR), the TerraMax UGVs conducted representative convoy operations, demonstrating obstacle avoidance and attaining speeds of 35 miles per hour. The event followed MCWL’s successful Enhanced MAGTF Operations (EMO) Limited Objective Experiment (LOE) 2.2, in which the TerraMax system and other technologies under development for future missions were evaluated with a focus on defining tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to successfully employ unmanned ground systems and logistic demand reduction technologies.

“This demonstration offered government leaders and representatives an opportunity to experience firsthand the advanced level of sophistication and capabilities of our TerraMax UGV technology,” said John Beck, chief unmanned systems engineer for Oshkosh Corporation. “Two unmanned MTVRs – supervised by a single operator – executed multiple 30-minute missions on a rugged off-road course in very dusty conditions.”

The Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology is designed as a scalable kit that can be tightly integrated on current production vehicles, including those built by other manufacturers, or retrofitted on legacy vehicles. Vehicles equipped with the TerraMax UGV technology are able to complete planned missions in full autonomous mode or by “shadowing” a leader vehicle. They can also maintain prescribed convoy following distance, function in all weather conditions and operating environments, retain their original payload and performance capabilities, and require minimal human interaction or operator training.

Through the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise Robotics Technology Consortium, Oshkosh Defense and the National Robotics Engineering Center worked closely with MCWL and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to develop and integrate the TerraMax UGV technology for the Cargo UGV project.

Oshkosh is also transitioning technologies that enable the TerraMax UGV system to active-safety features applicable to manned operation of the military’s tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. Leveraging the mature components of the TerraMax UGV technology, Oshkosh is offering advanced automotive features such as electronic stability control, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking assist, and electric power assist steering that can be fielded today to improve fuel economy and operator safety during missions.

Oshkosh will be demonstrating the TerraMax UGV technology at AUSA 2012 at booth #1713, and company executives will be on hand to discuss it.

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons.

Tags: marinesOshkoshOshkosh DefenserobotsTerraMaxUGVunmanned ground vehicle
Previous Post

Rolls-Royce to Power US Navy’s New Ship-to-Shore Connector Hovercraft Fleet

Next Post

BAE Tests Multiple 155mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles

Related Posts

Indonesia Orders Additional CAESAR Artillery Systems

France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine

February 1, 2023

France will ship 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers and fresh air defence equipment to Ukraine to bolster the fight against...

Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine around late March: Germany

Leopard tanks to arrive in Ukraine around late March: Germany

January 27, 2023

Leopard tanks pledged by Germany to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion will arrive in "late March, early April", Defence Minister...

Next Post
BAE Tests Multiple 155mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles

BAE Tests Multiple 155mm Long Range Land Attack Projectiles

Latest Defense News

China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan

China would gain swift air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks show

April 19, 2023
china third aircraft carrier PLAN

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

April 8, 2023
Japan defence ministry seeks $50 billion budget

Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries

April 6, 2023
Trump order targets Chinese internet giants TikTok, WeChat

TikTok hit with UK fine, Australia government ban

April 6, 2023
Finland gears up for historic NATO decision

Long NATO delay spells trouble for Sweden and alliance: experts

April 6, 2023
Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

March 28, 2023

Defense Forum Discussions

  • Military Aviation News and Discussion
  • Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0
  • NZDF General discussion thread
  • The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
  • Indonesian Aero News
  • General Aviation Thread
  • Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Thread
  • Australian Army Discussions and Updates
  • Royal Netherlands Navy
  • International Army News Thread
DefenceTalk

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com

Navigate Site

  • Defence Forum
  • Military Photos
  • RSS Feeds
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com