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The XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) is a lightweight, man portable [[Unmanned Ground Vehicle]] (UGV) capable of conducting military operations in urban terrain, tunnels, sewers, and caves. The SUGV aids in the performance of manpower-intensive or high-risk functions (i.e. urban Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, chemical/Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), reconnaissance, etc.). |
The XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) is a lightweight, man portable [[Unmanned Ground Vehicle]] (UGV) capable of conducting military operations in urban terrain, tunnels, sewers, and caves. The SUGV aids in the performance of manpower-intensive or high-risk functions (i.e. urban Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, chemical/Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), reconnaissance, etc.). |
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Working to minimize Soldiers' exposure directly to hazards, the SUGV's modular design allows multiple payloads to be integrated in a plug |
Working to minimize Soldiers' exposure directly to hazards, the SUGV's modular design allows multiple payloads to be integrated in a [[plug and play]] fashion. Weighing less than {{convert|29|lb|kg}}, it is capable of carrying up to {{convert|6|lb|kg}} of payload weight. |
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The XM1216 can either be remotely manned, or manipulated through use of a [[Microsoft]] [[Xbox 360]] [[gamepad]] fitted with speciality drivers. This allows full control of the unit, otherwise unavailable through a conventional joystick. |
The XM1216 can either be remotely manned, or manipulated through use of a [[Microsoft]] [[Xbox 360]] [[gamepad]] fitted with speciality drivers. This allows full control of the unit, otherwise unavailable through a conventional joystick.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} Alternatively a ruggedized controller known as Small HaWC<ref>[http://www.esterline.com/controlsystems/MASON/HaWCControllers.aspx Small HaWC] esterline.com. October 12, 2015</ref> (HArm's Way Controller), more suited to combat environments may be used in place of the Xbox 360 controller. |
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The SUGV is part of Spin Out 1 and has entered evaluation at the Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF). It will be fielded to IBCTs starting in 2011. |
The SUGV is part of Spin Out 1 and has entered evaluation at the Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF). It will be fielded to IBCTs starting in 2011. |
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In February 2012, the Army announced their intention to issue a sole-source contract to iRobot for the XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) Robotic System. The contract is for developing, supporting, and testing hardware and software related to the XM1216.<ref>[http://www.unmanned.co.uk/unmanned-vehicles-news/unmanned-ground-vehicles-ugv-news/us-army-select-irobot-for-sole-source-ugv-contract/ US Army Select iRobot for Sole-Source UGV Contract] - Unmanned.co.uk, February 27, 2012</ref> |
In February 2012, the Army announced their intention to issue a sole-source contract to iRobot for the XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) Robotic System. The contract is for developing, supporting, and testing hardware and software related to the XM1216.<ref>[http://www.unmanned.co.uk/unmanned-vehicles-news/unmanned-ground-vehicles-ugv-news/us-army-select-irobot-for-sole-source-ugv-contract/ US Army Select iRobot for Sole-Source UGV Contract] - Unmanned.co.uk, February 27, 2012</ref> |
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In August 2015, the [[U.S. Marine Corps]] ordered 75 SUGVs.<ref>[http://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/usmc-orders-75-sugv-robots/ USMC orders 75 SUGV robots] - Shephardmedia.com, 4 August 2015</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:21, 6 April 2022
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| Typ | Unmanned Ground Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Vereinigte Staaten |
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| Mass | 29 pounds (13 kg) |
The XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) is a Future Combat Systems specific, man packable (< 30 pounds (14 kg)) version of the iRobot's PackBot.
Description
[edit]The XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) is a lightweight, man portable Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) capable of conducting military operations in urban terrain, tunnels, sewers, and caves. The SUGV aids in the performance of manpower-intensive or high-risk functions (i.e. urban Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, chemical/Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), reconnaissance, etc.).
Working to minimize Soldiers' exposure directly to hazards, the SUGV's modular design allows multiple payloads to be integrated in a plug and play fashion. Weighing less than 29 pounds (13 kg), it is capable of carrying up to 6 pounds (2.7 kg) of payload weight.
The XM1216 can either be remotely manned, or manipulated through use of a Microsoft Xbox 360 gamepad fitted with speciality drivers. This allows full control of the unit, otherwise unavailable through a conventional joystick.[citation needed] Alternatively a ruggedized controller known as Small HaWC[1] (HArm's Way Controller), more suited to combat environments may be used in place of the Xbox 360 controller.
The SUGV is part of Spin Out 1 and has entered evaluation at the Army Evaluation Task Force (AETF). It will be fielded to IBCTs starting in 2011.
In February 2012, the Army announced their intention to issue a sole-source contract to iRobot for the XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) Robotic System. The contract is for developing, supporting, and testing hardware and software related to the XM1216.[2]
In August 2015, the U.S. Marine Corps ordered 75 SUGVs.[3]
Gallery
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Note the Xbox 360 controller held by the operator (click for larger picture) -
Alternative SUGV controller -
A robotics technician assigned to the Bahraini Special Security Force (BSSF) trains soldiers on the SUGV
References
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- ^ Small HaWC esterline.com. October 12, 2015
- ^ US Army Select iRobot for Sole-Source UGV Contract - Unmanned.co.uk, February 27, 2012
- ^ USMC orders 75 SUGV robots - Shephardmedia.com, 4 August 2015
- Sources
External links
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- Army Unveils High-Tech Future Combat Systems
- Visit to iRobot and hands on with SUGV The Sunday Times 31 May 2009, Mark Harris
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