RoboticsAlyssa SwettAaron GoupilBrendan Crawford

-A macro view

Introduction

Problem Areas within the Homeland Security field are too

broad for humans to observe and keep track of. Port Security Smuggling Airport Security Critical Infrastructure Security

Often the problem is too dangerous or not practical to use an actual human.

Why Robotics?

Can go where humans cannot Multi functional platforms No loss of life or casualties Stretches manpower/improves efficiency Robots can operate in/on a variety of

different terrains

Robotics Categories Air

UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle) RPV (Remote Piloted Vehicle

Water UUV (Unmanned Underwater Vehicle) USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)

Land UGV (Unmanned ground vehicle) ARV (Armed Robotic Vehicle)

TalismanExplorer

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Autonomous Underwater VehiclesUnmanned Surface Vehicles(UUV , AUV, USV)

Homeland Security Applications & Possible Applications

Operation Iraqi Freedom AUV called the “Panther” saved a

Russian submarine crew in 2005AUV used in Swedish murder

investigation

Missions Mine Warfare Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Undersea environmental sensing and mapping Inspection of underwater engineering structures

and pipelines Search, inspection and rescue operations Marine geological survey Protection of environment and maricultures

Functionality & Benefits Sensors for measuring

environmental parameters

Photo and video cameras (Real Time)

Side-scanning sonars

Geophysical devices (magnetometer, acoustic profiler,

Can be fully Autonomous

Easy and rapid programming

Costs and Drawbacks Expensive Cost is hard to determine Run about $1000/lb

With mass production estimates lower costs to $100/lb Large vehicles which weigh 20,000 lbs. = $20 million

“With forethought and organization today, AUV technology in the United States can be leveraged to rapidly increase the U.S. Navy's capabilities.”

Future Vision Mine Disarmament Ocean battlefield dominance via unmanned vehicles Detect and localize weapons of mass destruction (WMD) Trail and track submarines Attack targets Emit jamming signals or false data transmissions to

enemies Land attack weapons for attacks with a small window of

opportunity

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

- Department of Homeland Security Predator B UAV

UAV Technology Two types of UAVs in use:

DronesRemotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV)

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) currently uses RPVs such as the popular Predator-B UAV.

UAV Classification Six Categories:

Target and Decoy Reconnaissance Combat Logistics Research and Development Civil and Commercial UAVs

WASP is the smallest UAV in use today

The BAE MANTIS is one of the worlds largest UAVs with a wing span of 20

meters

UAV Capabilities

Electro-Optical Sensors Captures electro magnetic waves out of the visible range Able to identify a milk carton from an altitude of 60,000

feet.

Real time dissemination of information including video and location to operator and CBP agents

The Predator B UAV can fly for more than 30 hours without having to refuel.

Current Homeland Security UVA Operations

CBP operates five Predator B UAVs Four from Sierra Vista, Arizona One from Forks, North Dakota

UAV Cost The cost of UAVs varies widely due to the vast

range of features and design capabilities. Prices range from $350,000 to $4.5 million. Cost to operate UAV is more than double the cost of

a manned aircraft Current CBP manned aircraft range from $8.6

million to $36 million.

UAV Drawbacks

FAA flight regulation UAV flight system redundancy Inclement weather Lack of significant testing/results

UAV technology future applications

Law enforcement applications Refined imagery as optics technology improves.

Reduced effect of inclement weather

Longer flight times with decreased sizes

Unmanned Ground Vehicles & Armed Robotic Vehicles (UGV & ARV)

UGV/AGV Technology Vast Array of

systems in use or in development

Can be controlled directly or be given a limited level of autonomy to operate semi independently.

Current HLS Operations Used by almost every federal law enforcement

agency Widespread use in state and local police

departments where budget allows Also used by most branches of the military Most agencies or departments find multiple uses for

one platform Used in Search and Rescue operations following

9/11

Missions

Security/ Surveillance Armed Escort / Recon EOD/ Bomb Squad Search and Rescue SWAT Entry / Support

Functionality/Benefits Multi Mission Capable Modular Design Endless accessories and

upgrades Easy to Operate All terrain capable Rugged / Armored Easy maintenance Networkable

Cost / Drawbacks Costs vary greatly from as low as

$2500 all the way up into the millions of dollars.

Most in the field today do not cost more than $250,000

Most are slow moving and those without armor provide slow moving targets.

Cannot switch missions on the fly Transmission ranges vary from 50

yards to miles

Push Back Privacy Concerns

Optics can look through windows

Developing technology could be able to see through walls

Giving varying levels of autonomy to weapons platforms.

Fears the such autonomous vehicles may turn against their operators a “Terminator” like scenario.

Future Vision UGV/ ARV will have wide

spread roles in every aspect of HLS.

Will fulfill the role of first responder clearing danger zones.

As cost continue to fall UGV’s will be common place in most if not all police and emergency agencies.

Recommendation

This Technology is a disruptive technology.

Jobs once requiring direct human intervention can be completed safely.

We recommend this technology

HLS Robotics For The Home

Rovio by WowWee Autonomous / Wi-Fi

controlled Programmable patrol

routes / site surveillance Affordable Under $300

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