Multi-Equipped
- Task Assigned (META) Vehicle
Current problem: With the increasing threat of IEDs,
suicide bombers, car bombs, and Nuclear/Biological/Chemical (NBC) devices there is
not a vehicular design that can quickly be adapted to engage such a wide range
of threats. In addition, when parts of
the World are exposed to severe natural disasters, such as earthquakes,
tsunamis, etc, our Soldiers are often asked to provide humanitarian assistance. Given that, there is a need for a mobile
platform that can provide protection to our troops and assistance to the
indigenous population.
Current Solution: Use an existing robotically designed
vehicle with modified frame assembly to allow secondary systems to be
added. With such modifications the
secondary systems can be added and changed in minutes, thus the vehicle can
change its function to meet an immediate need or threat. Such secondary systems may include: weapons,
speakers, cameras, work lights, sensors, etc.
The vehicle will be robotically and/or manually operated, thus freeing
the operator from potential danger.
Benefit: Such system will be lightweight, thus
allowing several units to be transported by air or ground support systems at
the same time. With several systems
arriving, safety and defensive parameters can be quickly defined. The secondary systems will be task
assigned. With the specific need(s)
assigned, then only those secondary systems will be transported. Doing so will minimize the weight, thus
assist the logistics of transporting all other support equipment. With less weight, the system will be easier
to return.
