1. PROGRAM SCOPE
Design, Build and Test 2 Vehicles with alternative forms of energy
MULE
Purpose: Evaluate energy demands and packaging restraints to traverse rough terrain and carry a load
1-ton, Diesel / Electric Hybrid with alternative forms of hybrid energy
30 mph on improved roads; Silent Propulsion at 4 mph, 20 minutes
Sensing and communication capabilities
UGV
Purpose: Evaluate needs and demands of communication module, sensor suite and data fusion equipment
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2. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
YEAR 1
Define requirements and produce a detailed design
List of specifications of all components
Detailed budget for all components
YEAR 2
Build and test MULE and UGV
List of costs to build
Furnish test data
MTU/KRC path forward requires purchasing UGV equipment in Year 1
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3. PATH FORWARD
Parallel Path with UGV allowing development while MULE is designed and built
UGV
KRC’s existing UGV will be used for
Mobility Control development
Deployment of Mission Equipment Packages (sensor suites and/or alternative fuel auxiliary power – subject to payload restrictions)
Evaluate needs and demands of communication module, sensor suite, and data fusion equipment – Measure and record power use
MULE
Diesel / electric hybrid vehicle
Off-road mobility and payload capacity for military applications
Silent Propulsion capabilities with alternative energy sources (Year 2)
Utilize Control Hardware from UGV
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4. LIMITATIONS BASED ON TIME and FUNDING
UGV
Need to immediately start using existing vehicle for information gathering for power requirements of sensors and mobility control development (teleop)
No changes in existing power plant or propulsion system
Alternative fuel power only as payload for auxiliary power (DIPI)
Available as platform for other Mission Equipment Packages
MULE
Need to design and develop basic electric propulsion off-road vehicle
Ability to add Alternative Fuel Power as selected in future
Use Mobility Control hardware developed on UGV
Use sensor suites developed on UGV
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5. NEED NAME FOR LARGER UGV
A “MULE-LIKE” vehicle
MULE is trademark of Lockheed Martin and defined by FCS
This is a Technology Demonstrator / Research Tool / Development Platform
For the 2.5-ton class of military robotic vehicles designed to transport the volume and payload of equipment and supplies for two squads.
DIPIAFD – Drop In Plug In Alternative Fuel Demonstrator ?
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