Integration of EOD Systems at US Navy

Integration of EOD Systems at US Navy

090512-N-2013O-013 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2009) A Mk. II Talon robot from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5, Det. Japan, is used to inspect a suspicious package during a force protection/anti-terrorism training exercise at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The exercise trained first responders and support personnel from Fleet Activities Yokosuka commands how to react to an improvised explosive device scenario. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki/Released)

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Endeavor Robotics, the U.S.-based combat-tested and leading ground robotics company, and Leidos, Inc., a global science and technology solutions company, have teamed to pursue the upcoming U.S. Navy Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System Increment 2 and 3 Program.

The AEODRS’ interoperable approach is based on a Government-owned common architecture that utilizes common physical, electrical, and logical interfaces. This enables the creation of a family of unmanned ground vehicle systems with a high degree interoperability and interchangeability to enable rapid integration of new technologies across the three AEODRS EOD robots.

“A combined Endeavor Robotics and Leidos team brings together the United States’ most mature and successful ground robotics systems integrator with the nation’s largest enterprise in the federal technology solutions sector to deliver the lowest risk and most capable team for the U.S. Navy. Combining the nimbleness of a 100-person proven robotics systems integrator with the deep resources of a 33,000-person defense systems integrator is a clear win for our government customer and the warfighter,” noted Tom Frost, President of Endeavor Robotics.

According to the press release on the matter, Endeavor Robotics has integrated more than 140 third party capability modules throughout their family of robots with a high degree of interoperability. Integrated products include sensors, various radios with cybersecurity provisions, firing systems, cameras and X-ray systems.