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August 22, 2002: Ultra MSI won a
contract from General Dynamics for the Vetronics Technology
Integration (VTI) Robotic Follower and Crew Automation
Testbed (CAT)). Ultra MSI will be providing an advanced
control systems consisting of its patented Hall Effect
technology in the hand control, along with a robust
pedal assembly and interface box. This important program
will be a foundation for many Unmanned Ground Vehicles
(UGVs) for years to come.
The Tank Automotive Research Development
Engineering Center (TARDEC)-sponsored (VTI) program
is integrating technologies, leveraged from Army and
commercial sector, into C-130 transportable vehicle
platforms capable of supplying a mobile command center,
and performing convoy operations using similar autonomous
robotic vehicles operating in the follower mode.
These Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV)
Stryker platforms, intended to emulate those needed
for the (FCS), will be used for advanced technology
demonstrations of the (CAT) and robotic follower programs.
A two-soldier crew in the CAT vehicle will manage up
to 10 unmanned assets capable of performing shoot, scout
and carrier missions on the battlefield in a FCS-like
scenario.
Each soldier will utilize a command
and control station with Ultra MSI's advanced control
system with advanced decision aids to allow them to
manage the robotic followers, the CAT vehicles themselves,
unattended ground sensors and UAVs.
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