Army Support To Future Combat Systems Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Technology Development for Army Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) are expected to play a key role in the Army's Objective Force structure. These UGVs would be used for weapons platforms, logistics carriers, and reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition among other things. To examine aspects of the Army's UGV program, assess technology readiness, and identify key issues in implementing UGV systems, among other questions, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology asked the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct a study of UGV technologies. This report discusses UGV operational requirements, current development efforts, and technology integration and roadmaps to the future. Key recommendations are presented addressing technical content, time lines, and milestones for the UGV efforts.

Army Support to Future Combat Systems Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Army support to FCS UGV's (future combat systems unmanned ground vehicles): (1) unmanned systems concept of operations in the future force, (2) technology challenges to achieve FCS end state, (3) priorities driving S & T investment, (4) bridging the gap between current and desired performance capabilities, (5) joint center - unmanned ground vehicles (JC-UGV) for development and transition of robotic ground vehicle technologies.

The Army's Future Combat Systems Program and Alternatives