A single operator can supervise five TerraMax UGVs to increase troop
protection and operational efficiency
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh
Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, will
feature its TerraMax™
unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology equipped on a MRAP All-Terrain
Vehicle (M-ATV)
during the annual Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems
International’s (AUVSI) conference, XPONENTIAL
in New Orleans from May 2-5, 2016.
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TerraMax UGV can be integrated onto any vehicle – from any manufacturer – without compromising the vehicle’s original payload or performance capabilities. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology delivers both force protection and
force multiplier capabilities to the modern battlefield. Vehicles
outfitted with the TerraMax system provide a force protection advantage
by removing operators from the vehicles entirely, and creating a safe
standoff distance from threats such as improvised explosive device (IED)
attacks. The TerraMax UGV technology can enable a traditional tactical
vehicle, such as the M-ATV or the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV),
into a fully integrated autonomous vehicle system that can serve as a
force multiplier by enabling a single operator to supervise up to five
unmanned vehicles during convoy, reconnaissance and route clearance
operations.
“With TerraMax, our military customers can enable traditional light,
medium and heavy manned vehicles into UGVs to reduce exposure to threats
for troops and minimize the manpower required for logistics operations,”
said John Beck, chief unmanned systems engineer for Oshkosh Corporation.
“TerraMax UGV is a next-generation battlefield system with an open
system architecture to easily integrate additional capabilities on to
any tactical vehicle.”
The Oshkosh TerraMax UGV technology has proven capable of being
seamlessly integrated into convoy operations during live-force military
evaluations and has been tested in virtually every manner of tactical
environment. Unlike remote-controlled or tele-operated systems, TerraMax
UGVs leverage the latest robotics technology that enables the vehicles
to perceive and navigate complex, off-road environments entirely
unmanned, with minimal operator supervision. Oshkosh has the
engineering, production, installation and support capability to enable
the military to quickly transition UGV technology from concept to combat
zone.
John Beck will be giving a presentation on the TerraMax UGV technology
and its applications at XPONENTIAL on May 2 at 2:30 pm local time.
Oshkosh Defense leadership will be available to discuss Oshkosh TerraMax
UGV technology and the company’s broad portfolio of vehicles,
technologies and services at AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL at booth #1663.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and
life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing
military and security forces around the globe by offering a full
portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles
to support our customers’ missions. In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced
technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent
suspension systems, TerraMax® unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command
Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel
electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers
with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh
vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete
range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness
and performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company
[NYSE: OSK].
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency,
military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation
manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of
Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®,
Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London®
and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide by rental
companies, concrete placement and refuse collection businesses, fire &
emergency departments, municipal and airport services and defense
forces, where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and
long-term value are paramount. For more information, please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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