Towards unmanned systems for dismounted operations in the Canadian Forces. (3rd January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beckman, Blake; Collier, Jack; Mackay, David; Monckton, Simon; Trentini, Michael; Wong, Franklin; Richard Bilodeau, Pierre
• Is Part Of: International journal of intelligent defence support systems. Volume 4:Number 1(2011)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 69
• Publication Date: 2011-01-03
• Subjects: autonomy -- control algorithms -- intelligent mobility -- path planning -- perception system -- unmanned aerial vehicle -- UAV -- unmanned ground vehicle -- UGV -- unmanned systems -- UxV -- defence; Artificial intelligence -- Military applications -- Periodicals; Cybernetics -- Periodicals; Experimental design -- Periodicals; 623.028563
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1587

Abstract

Unmanned systems are designed to reduce risk and magnify the impact of manned forces. Expanding unmanned involvement in military operations will require greater vehicle autonomy and the adoption of new concepts of operations. This paper discusses the technical challenges of unmanned systems in support of dismounted operations and research efforts by Defence R&D Canada to support unmanned vehicles in this role. New projects have been formulated to address these technical challenges.