Crusher

USA Carnegie Mellon University UGV
Region:  USA and Canada    Country:  USA    Category:  UGV    Company:  Carnegie Mellon University   
Crusher
Manufacturer: Carnegie Mellon University National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) Status: two technology demonstrators Background: the Crusher vehicle was designed by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the NREC to evaluate technologies, such as mobility and autonomy systems, applicable to the UGVs included within the US Army's Future Combat Systems project. The platform has been integrated with several sensor types to enhance autonomous mobility and is used as a transition platform for other DARPA vehicle autonomy programmes Characteristics: size (LxWxH): 201x102x60in, weight: 13,200lb, payload: 8,000lb (includes armour), 60kW turbo-diesel engine Performance: top speed: 26mph, slope: >40° forward, >30° side, 4ft step, 80in trench Control: RC, teleoperation, waypoint following and full autonomy


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2011-12-26
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Peak-Climbing Audi TT-S

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2011-02-18
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