Kolhoff

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MOBILITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL SOLDIER US ARMY Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC)

Authors: 

Authors Mr. Steven W. Kolhoff Project Engineer, National Automotive Center (NAC) Dr. David J. Gorsich Senior Research Scientist, Director - TARDEC Robotics Mobility Laboratory (TRML)

Outline: 

Outline Introduction – Identifying DoD Personnel/Soldier Mobility Needs Mission and Platform Profiles Unmanned Autonomous or Semi-autonomous Intelligent Platform Manned, One- or Two-Man Mobility Transport Robotic “Follower” Various Platforms Reviewed Segway HT American Chariot John Deere Hybrid-electric Gator Wavecrest Electric Motorcycle (Kawasaki KX-125) References Contact Information

Identifying Mobility Needs: 

Identifying Mobility Needs Soldier Mobility/Transportation Rear-Area Logistical Support Flight Line Support Unmanned Platform System Special Operations Personnel Administrative and Security Personnel Inter-building Transport Saves Fuel on Fleet Vehicles Perimeter Security Patrol Military Police (MPs) – Force Protection

Mission Profiles: 

Mission Profiles Unmanned Cargo-Hauling Assistance for Foot Patrol Soldiers Bomb Detection/Disarmament Forward-area Reconnaissance Air-Dropped Package Retrieval Remote-Operated Sentry Manned Perimeter Security Patrol (Military Police) Small Cargo Hauling (<150lbs.) Homeland Defense Special Forces Mobility Inter-building Transport of Administrative Personnel

Platform Profiles: 

Unmanned Radio-Controlled American Chariot Remote- Tele-Operated Segway (DARPA) John Deere AWARE Gator Platform Profiles Manned American Chariot (Military Police) Segway (Admin. Support Personnel Transport) John Deere Gator Hybrid-electric Gator

American Chariot: 

American Chariot Features Drivetrain: 2.5 HP Electric Motors Top Speed: 20 MPH Range: 12-15 Miles Power Source: 2- 12V, 40Ah Batteries Capacity: 350 lbs. Maximum Grade: 12%

Segway HT: 

Segway HT Features Self-Balancing Technology Electric Drivetrain Range: 5-15 Miles Top Speed: 6-12.5 MPH Payload: 250 lbs. (Passenger) 75lbs. (Cargo) Weight: 95 lbs.

John Deere Gators: 

John Deere Gators Features Hybrid-Electric Drivetrain: Diesel- or Fuel Cell-Battery 4-Wheel Drive/Steering Fully Independent Suspension M-Gator: Unmanned, Autonomous AWARE version Camouflage Standard Version

Wavecrest Electric Motorcycle: 

Wavecrest Electric Motorcycle Features Electric Drivetrain: Fuel Cell or Battery Power In-Hub Motor Load: 350lbs Rider+Cargo Range: 63 mi. (optimal) Top Speed: 63 MPH 0-60 MPH: 6.5s

References/Sources: 

References/Sources Segway Human Transport (HT) -- Participant Workbook, Rev.3.4 - December 2002 American Chariot Website: www.americanchariot.com John Deere Website: www.deere.com Wavecrest Labs. Webiste: www.wavecrestlabs.com

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Mr. Steven W. Kolhoff - Dr. David J. Gorsich US Army - TARDEC US Army - TARDEC National Automotive Center National Automotive Center Warren, MI 48397-5000 Warren, MI 48397-5000 Ph: 586-574-6299 Ph: 586-574-7413 E-mail: kolhoffs@tacom.army.mil E-mail: gorsichd@tacom.army.mil Contact Information