Mark Mazzara PM Force Projection Robotics nteroperability Lead Army Ground Robotics nteroperability Update
Agenda P Update P, VCTRY & RS-M 23-Mar-17 2 2
nteroperability Profiles (Ps) Status RAS-G Ps enable modular open software & hardware interfaces P V0 provided interfaces for capabilities already fielded P V1 provides interfaces for MTRS nc, CRS- P V2 provides interfaces for RCS & HMDS P V3 priority Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Applique Kits, SMET & other emerging requirements P V4 priority Additional TWV autonomy, Robotic Wingman w/ VCTRY, ED Robotic Payloads Ps developed based on Navy AEDRS program selected examples Basic System Mgmt Basic Manipulators Payload Mgmt & nterfaces P V0 Teleoperation Basic Controllers Basic Cameras Basic Radios JAUS Profiling Rules Added Fidelity Platform States & Modes Retrotraverse / Leader-Follower P V1 Authentication & Anti-Tamper Comms Lost Management P V0 P V2 23-Mar-17 2011 2013 February 2016 Widgets & Symbols Library Appliqué Kit nterfaces Drive Path / Trajectory Platform & Payload Modeling Platform Stability ffboard Comms nterfacing Cost Map Basic World Modeling SW Version Reporting Debris Blowers Self Collision Avoidance P V1 P V0 P V3 J1939 Profiling Rules Dead Man Switch Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) nterfaces Driver Assist / Driver Warning Convoy Specification RS to P Bridge Loading Specifications (CG for Trailer) Unmanned Systems Control Segment (UCS) nterface Description Document (DD) P Documents Converted to XML P V2 P V1 P V0 December 2017 3
nteroperability Profiles (Ps) Status RAS-Ground P Standard P V2 published February 2016 P V3 under development target publish date December 2017 P nstantiations nstantiations included in upcoming RFPs: MTRS nc CRS() RCS Upcoming P nstantiation developments: SMET Leader Follower CRS(H) ED Robotic Payload P V3 Priorities Define optimal level of interoperability & modularity for SMET & ground vehicle applique autonomy strategy Enable evolutionary upgrade of autonomy kit to support continued advancement Do not compromise industry s ability to innovate Focus on SMET & Heavy Tactical Vehicles Resolve concerns over safety criticality (JAUS/Ethernet vs. J1939/CAN vs. others) 23-Mar-17 4 4
RAS-G Modularity Vision Payloads Navy USAF Army P P Platforms Army Navy USMC P 5 P Controllers USMC Army Navy 5
P, VCTRY & RS-M Hypothesis: VCTRY + P + RS-M = Robotic Wingman nteroperability RAS-G P 23-Mar-17 6 6
Robotic Wingman nteroperability C4SR/EW Systems RS-M V C T R Y V C T R Y Platforms RS-M RS-M P 7 P RS-M Controllers 7
Back Up Mark Mazzara PM Force Projection Robotics nteroperability Lead
RAS-G Ps Basic verview Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Ground (RAS-G) nteroperability Profiles (Ps) Defines software messaging & hardware interfaces between major subsystems of unmanned ground systems 9
TARDEC P Activities TARDEC RAS-G P Lab Conformance Verification Tool (CVT) v2.4.2-1.beta released Nov 2016 CVT March 2017 update will no longer be beta Joint Communications Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JCAUS) testing in P lab January 2017 Common CBRN Sensor nterface (CCS) btaining tools in house & determining how to test AEDRS Formally assessing how well AEDRS complies w/ P Conducting comparison between P tools & AEDRS tools P/JAUS Library & P to X Bridge 23-Mar-17 10 10
Key Requirements Drivers RAS-G P versus VCTRY Consideration RAS-G P VCTRY Controllers/HM Safety critical mobility control Wireless nteroperability, MSA, SWaP Payloads / C4SR/EW Devices Wirelessly removed from vehicle; Shared across vehicles Computer (Real Time Teleop or Autonomous Mobility) At least 1 wireless link within single system Within vehicle perator (in vehicle) No wireless link within single system Facilitate interop; reduce platform SWaP; share resources; prevent bolt-on approach; open architecture for future upgrades Shared across vehicles Key differences 11
RAS-G P / VCTRY Comparison Battery Status, Usage Engine Data Platform Mode Subsystem Configuration & Health Pose/Articulation E-Stop & Heartbeat Platform States & Modes Wipers Platform Doors Drive Train Discovery Platform Physical Specification Stability Control Tire Pressure Leader/Follower Mgmt Comms Lost Mgmt Retro-Traverse Guarded Teleop Path Reporter Waypoint Navigation Autonomous Nav Cost Map RAS-G P RF Mitigation Mesh Networking Radio Health Status Tethered Comms Wireless Security Pv6 Robotic HM Asset Selection, Login Widgets & Symbols Library Software Update Framework Render-Useless Drive Vision Microphone Range Finders & GPR Thermal magery Lights & Speakers General Actuators Basic Arms End Effectors Digital Resource Discovery Debris Blower Force/Torque Sensors Self-Collision Avoidance Pneumatic Actuation Gbit Ethernet ntrusion Detection & Anti-Tamper Access Control Authentication Data Radio nterface GPS Receiver Threat Detection & Reporting Mission Recorder Time Synchronization Articulation / Frame of Reference Sensor Position/Attitude/rientation Direction of Travel Automotive Systems Power Distribution System Health Monitors/CBM CBRN Sensor Motion magery Still magery Camera Gimbal/Pan/Tilt Platform Configuration Audio HUMNT SGNT MNT MASNT VCTRY VDB Management VDB Configuration A Configuration C4SR/EW Configuration Authentication Attribute Store Policy Decision Policy Enforcement Policy Store Data Access Cross Domain Solution Data at Rest Encryptor Data Transfer Cross Domain Solution Host-Based Antivirus Host-Based Firewall nline Network Encryptor Network Firewall Signed Data Verification Data Signing Shared Processing Unit Network Attached Storage Generic End Node Attribute Store Policy Decision Policy Enforcement Policy Store EW Device Switch Router RWS Fire Suppression Training Simulation Possible areas of overlap & commonality - can utilize bridge between P & VCTRY services 12
Universal Controller Strategy Vision: Controller(s) which meets or exceeds CRS() threshold while leveraging Better Buying Power emphasis areas: Provide draft technical requirements to industry early and involve industry in funded concept definition Modular pen Systems Architecture nteroperability rganic engineering capabilities Extensibility & Commonality Cybersecurity Commercial Technology Supportability & Maintainability Programs of Record RAS* dentified PRS Architecture Supported *RAS Robotic and Autonomous Systems Risk Mitigation: Controller and Software demonstrations (Sept 16 and Jan 17) to mature MCU4 software to handoff/operate on multiple controllers controlling multiple platforms Robotic Enhancement Program (REP) authorized purchase of Bokam, TRC-Lite controllers and UAS controller (TGA H-GCS) 13
P Conformance Validation Process Similar to VCTRY Process P nstantiation Document developed for program PM Lead RDEC Support Compliance Evaluated AW nstantiation Doc P Compliance Certification RDEC Lead PM Support P nstantiation Document included in RFP as technical requirement PM Lead RDEC Support Test Plan Test Report P Compliance Testing prior to T RDEC Lead PM Support Test Plan KTR can utilize TARDEC CVL for DT PM should factor in approximately $20K per test $20K includes test plan development, execution of tests, and report development RDEC Lead PM Support Test Report Test Plan nitial P Compliance Testing prior to MS C (and prior to any pre-ms-c T) RDEC Lead PM Support Test Report 14
RAS-G nteroperability Planning Near Term (0-5 yrs) Standardized interfaces must be enforced between UGV platforms, payloads, controllers, and wireless communication devices. This will enable interoperability and modularity within systems and will lay the foundation for an affordable and sustainable lifecycle management model. Mid Term (5-10 yrs) UGVs must begin interfacing with authorized external systems and domains, such as other unmanned systems, manned ground vehicles, remote video terminals, and mobile/hand-held devices. This will enable a variety of new capabilities for Warfighters in different domains, as well as for UGVs themselves. This activity will be coordinated through the Army Common perating Environment and other joint activities. Additionally, joint and multinational interoperability with key allies must be established through the use of shared interface requirements. Far Term (10-20 yrs) The ability to interface with UGVs will be widely achievable by authorized external systems. Higher level interoperable message types will facilitate increases in system autonomy and distributed computing will be enabled via interoperable offloading of computing-intensive functions to appropriate systems. UGVs will be capable of sharing a variety of collected and processed information to a variety of consumers, which will enable enhanced situational awareness and decision making capability in both manned and unmanned consumers. 15