Region:  USA and Canada    Country:  USA    Category:  UGV    Company:  General Dynamics   

Manufacturer: General Dynamics Robotics Systems Users: US Army, US Navy Status: six prototypes, 24 production systems ordered in February 2008 Background: Mobile Detection, Assessment And Response System (MDARS) provides commanders with a robotic capability for conducting semi-autonomous random patrols and surveillance activities. MDARS enhances physical security, reduces personnel exposure in dangerous situations, provides continuous surveillance over unprotected high-value inventory, reduces manpower requirements and is an effective means of providing compensatory security in the event of security system malfunction. The MDARS modernisation programme includes detection on the move, increased sensor detection and assessment range, increased platform speed and mobility and increased system reliability Characteristics: size (LxWxH): 98x62.5x46in, weight: 3,1401b, payload: 3001b Performance: endurance: 16hr, max speed: 20mph Control: Ethernet local up to 6.2 miles with relays, using VPN secure connection demonstrated control from multiple remote locations, teleoperation: same as previous Payloads: intrusion detection and assessment, barrier assessment, product assessment Planned Payloads: non-lethal response