Autonomous
Robotics Programs
Dismounted Operations: TAC-C
Tactical Autonomous Combat - Chassis
The result of teamwork between the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and General Dynamics Robotic Systems (GDRS), TAC-C has been developed to evaluate advances in autonomous mobility.
Many existing unmanned vehicle platforms cannot be manned. They are either teleoperated (directly controlled by an operator with a joy stick) or run missions autonomously after being assigned a task through a Soldier-Machine Interface device. The TAC-C vehicle allows GDRS to test developing robotics technology on a platform that is designed to meet both manned and unmanned mission needs.
Anticipated military uses for unmanned vehicles include supply and logistics, Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) transport and launch, command and control station, and reconnaissance and surveillance. With a steering column and driver’s seat that can be stowed away or deployed in a matter of seconds, TAC-C can also be man-driven and used as a troop transporter.
The TAC-C is able to move across rugged terrain at highway speeds, adjust its suspension for maximum ground clearance or ground-hugging stability when needed, and support a 2,000-pound payload.
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Program Sponsor: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
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