D eployment of A dvanced R econnaissance T echnologies A Development Proposal for ReconRobotics ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October confidential

GilliamGroup / Designers and Entrepreneurs 137 Tunstead Avenue San Anselmo, California Gilliam Group Strategy and Design

Problem Statement Deploying micro-robots by hand is dependant on the user’s throwing ability for distance and accuracy. This requires the user to get close to the target destination which may be unsafe. Challenge : Design a hand-held launcher that can accurately deliver ground-based micro-robots 360’ or more from a safe position… Assumptions: The proposed delivery system is a vision for the Next-Gen Recon robot to accommodate launcher requirements

DART: Robot Launcher Overview Pneumatic launcher delivers a missile with a micro-robot onboard. At target area, robot deploys via remote control 360+ feet (1) Missile Launcher (2)Missile with Robot (3)Robot unfurls upon landing

Enabling Benefits Better method for delivery of surveillance payloads by land, water, or aerial drop Enabling wider use cases: Delivery into high rise buildings for 1 st responders Delivery of sensing devices where distance is critical, i.e., chemical, biological, radioactive. Delivery of ordnance payloads Enabling new business models and revenue sources: More use cases means more robot sales Practice Darts as consumables Replacement Darts Launcher devices for different environments Potential for ordnance payloads

Performance Low noise pneumatic launching system: xx decibels Low noise in open-area landing Increase robot delivery distance and accuracy with increased survivability Delivery distance up to or Free-fall aerial drops from up to 600’ Neutral buoyancy for one-pound payload Waterproof protection for robot Accuracy (Phase 1 prototypes) 300’ / 2’Ø 500’ / 4’Ø 800’ / 6’Ø

Prototype One: R&D Pix Fin AssembliesDart with Weighted PayloadPost 600 ft Flight Nosecone Collapse Mortar Launcher Hay Bale Target 100 ft Accuracy PatternAssembled Mylar Dart

Dart: Prototype One ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October confidential Dart Specifications : Length: 15” / 38cm Diameter: 2.4” / 61mm Dry weight: 4 oz / 113 g Robotics Payload Length: 5.5” / 14cm Diameter: 1.5” / 3.8cm Dry weight: 16oz / 454g Collapsible Nose Cone Robot / Payload Container User-Activated Squib Charge Hard or Soft Tip option Break-away Tail Section Break-away Front section

Air-powered launcher concept ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October confidential Launcher Specifications : Barrel Bore: 2.45” / 62mm Length 36” / 91cm Air Reservoir: 180 cu.in. High Pressure Air Supply: 100 cu. In. Launcher Specifications : Launch Pressure Range: psi Muzzle Velocity (16oz dart) xx-xxx’/sec BarrelShoulder padLaser Targeting aidPressure meter

Dart: load mode Fins retract for loading into launch tube

Dart: Charge/Activation Activation plug/ charge adaptor Silicone self-sealing vertical slit Robot’s charging/activation port Cut-away view: Note: robot must be clocked for port alignment

Dart: Activation Pull plug to activate robot, then load Waterproof self-sealing silicone cap

Dart: flight mode Spring-loaded fins deploy after launching Front canards provide stabilizing spin

Dart: Capsule Ejected Upon impact in target area, robot capsule is ejected using a squib charge activated via remote control

Dart: Exploded View End cap Fin Assy O-ring water seal Squib Charge and Wadding Capsule Housing Robot Capsule Impact-Absorbing Nose Cone Tip Options Fin Housing

Dart [01] Rear Exploded view

Robot Capsule: Ejects & Splits After landing, remote control allows variable timing for robot release and activation

Robot: release and activation Robotics Payload Length: 5.5” / 14cm Diameter: 1.5” / 3.8cm Dry weight: 16oz / 454g Robot Open Nitinol Stabilizer Multi-fin wheels open upon release Robot’s wheels expand upon release from capsule

ReconRobotics Project DART proposal Gilliam Group October confidential Prototype Testing: Video

Field Data G-Forces / Recon * Baseline 100’ throw g-forces Impact on hard dirt Launch Gs ’ vertical drop Recon Mockup *Data based on Recon mockup

200’ 400’ 600’ 800’ 1000’ g-forces Impact (on hard dirt) Launch *Detail data available in appendix Recon 30’ Drop Test Average 72” Ø Accuracy 48” Ø 24” Ø distance Prototype One: Ballistic Field Data

Dart / Aerial Drop

Soft NoseconeModular tail assembly / retro-brake version

Dart / Aerial Drop

Dart Launcher

Dart: launcher

Dart: Launcher

Lock ‘n load

Dart: Launcher

Provisional Patent Lookit this, bitches

Phase 1 Evaluation days Exclusivity Detailed R&D Review Phase 2 Evaluation XX-days Exclusivity Fees Licensing Details Joint Development Options Expert Reviews Dart Engineering Launcher Development Partner Next-Gen Robot Details Prototype Testing ReconRobotics Project DART Proposal GilliamGroup October confidential Next Steps

Appendix: Nerd Data & Extras

Dart: Charge Mode Charger docks to activation plug

Charging adaptor docks into activation pin Activation pin (won’t allow loading until removed) Dart: Charge/Activation

Dart: charge mode Charging adaptor docks into activation pin Activation pin (won’t allow launcher loading until removed)

Appendix: Nerd Data