Posted on 05/22/2006 5:16:44 AM PDT by Cannoneer No. 4
Israeli border police are testing an robotic vehicle for some patrols. The AvantGuard is a militarized version of the two seater all-terrain "Tomcar" vehicle. It contains sensors and software that enables it to patrol along planned routes, and is capable of some cross country operation as well. The AvantGuard can mount a remote controlled gun turret with a 7.62mm machine-gun. The vehicle has cameras facing every direction, which use pattern recognition to identify potential threats (like people sneaking around where they are not supposed to be), or obstacles on the road. With AvantGuard, a pair of human operators can control a dozen or more vehicles. The AvantGuard is particularly effective at night, because it has night vision and moves quietly. Weighing only 1.3 tons, the AvantGuard is protected against rifle fire and fragments from shells and roadside bombs.
Israeli firms have been doing some of the most advanced work on pattern recognition for security systems. Think of this as security cameras that can think for themselves, and decide what requires a humans attention. The same pattern recognition capabilities can be used to spot and identify obstacles on the road. The AvantGuard is not a unique system, as there have been autonomous security vehicles for some years now, as well as over a decade of efforts to build autonomous road vehicles. Progress has been slow, but steady. AvantGuard is one of the first road vehicles to perform well enough for actual use on a dangerous frontier. The AvantGuard can operate with a human crew as well. Testing of AvantGuard in action over the next year will determine whether or not the vehicle is really the first robotic combat vehicle, or just another step along the way.
Sweet! :)
Let's buy some!
ROBOCOP!
You have 30 seconds to disarm!
You have 10 seconds to disarm!
WAIT!!!!!!!!
Elbit Systems Unveils Revolutionary UGV Avantguard
Israel, Haifa (SPX) Oct 04, 2005
At the upcoming AUSA exhibition, Elbit Systems will unveil "AvantGuard", a futuristic Autonomous Ground Vehicle and the first and only such vehicle to offer the options of unmanned or manned operation.
"AvantGuard" will be displayed at the Elbit Systems of America stand.
AvantGuard has already generated enthusiastic response for its trend setting reliability and impressive performance in a repertoire of diverse missions ranging from surveillance and reconnaissance to neutralization of IEDs (Improvise Explosive Devises).
Incorporating unique, proprietary advanced robotics and sensor technologies, AvantGuard's smart capabilities allow it to virtually think, avoid obstacles, and communicate. Its structural features enable performance in the toughest, most complex terrains.
The revolutionary autonomous ground vehicle is based on the TOMCAR, All-Terrain Vehicle Model TM27GL. It combines ruggedness, strength and advanced intelligence to accomplish challenging preprogrammed missions and has the brainpower to perform and think independently when necessary. Extremely agile, AvantGuard is equipped with a highly sophisticated sensor suite for obstacle detection and avoidance.
Customizable and affordable, AvantGuard can penetrate areas that manned vehicles can't access. Unmanned, it can reveal what is on the battlefield before troops get there. Manned, it offers a new degree of flexibility and options unmatched by any other autonomous ground vehicle in the field.
AvantGuard keeps soldiers out of harm's way by performing day and night surveillance and reconnaissance missions in crowded or urban terrains. It is also highly effective for patrolling security perimeters and quick interdiction of infiltrators through security fences. Additionally, AvantGuard can be used for risk-free investigation and neutralization of IEDs.
Based on the mission profile, AvantGuard can carry various payloads - including electro-optical, communication relay, jamming and weapon stations. At the AUSA exhibition, AvantGuard will be equipped with Elbit Systems' 7.62 remote-controlled weapons station which is also making its exhibition debut.
The ORCWS 7.62 mm, Overhead Remote Controlled Weapon Station is fully stabilized and designed for optimal integration into various platforms with no deck penetration. The system has a very low silhouette and weighs less than 95 kg.
Safe, reliable performance is based on advanced features such as a sensory perception package for identification and avoidance of static and dynamic obstacles. Missions plotted in advance can be rerouted in mid-course by ground-stationed operators.
The vehicle has been designed with precisely controlled speed functions and a turn rate similar to human manipulation. Inertial navigation is backed by a DGPS system with three control levels.
Other features include front and rear cameras, including a 360¿ omni-directional remotely operated pedestal. The vehicle also is equipped with a bi-directional intercom and an independent emergency braking system which is activated upon loss of communication with command post.
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Suppose these things develop a mind of their own, or lose their minds and start labeling every moving human as a target and begin shooting at random while repeating, "Must Eliminate Threat! Must Eliminate Threat!"?!??
Twilight Zone!
"It's a terrible thing to lose one's mind, or not to ever have one.." - Dan Quayle
Read this on the autocopter on Defense Review.
Then watch these: Autocopter flight test videos at YouTube.
We need a few of these for our border.
Ping!
Mad Max meets Herbie.
"I'm through arresting you."
I have a great idea for a humane border defense.
Create a 100 yard no-man's land/strip along the border. Man it with an automated phalanx-type system, backed up by these new Isreali vehicles.
Instead of bullets, the guns on both shoot paint balls filled with day-glo pink permanant ink. The ink should also glow in the dark.
Then all border patrol and police have to do is pick up anyone splatered in in day-glo pink. And send them back. Just like using exploding die-paks to to identify bank robbers.
It would also make new illegals easy for the rest of us to identify so we can call in "spot" reports.
Wait a minute. I thought Avant Guard was a member of the French Resistance in the movie Top Secret along with Du Quois, Chevalier, Montage, Detente, Deja Vu (Have we met?), Croissant, Souffle, Escargot, Chocolate Mousse and the injury-prone Latrine!
Mon Doo! You have neglected to include the heroic Albert Potato, Resistance Member!
[Along with Avant Garde and Scarecrow!]
I hope it doesn't turn into ROBOCOP...
"Welcome to America!"
"Would you like a cold drink?"
"May I provide transportation?"
"Your green cards and citizenship papers are dispensing now"
"The best places to obtain free health care are..."
"An illegal immigrant rally will be held this coming Saturday, hope you can attend and remember protest peacefully."
Does sky net produce them ?
Yeah but will these machines say "make my day"
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