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Combat robot controlled via satellite

05.03.2013

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the ability to control the SMSS ground combat robot via a satellite channel: outside the line of sight from a distance of more than 320 km.

Currently, the capabilities of ground-based robots are limited by the range of reliable radio communications. It is dangerous for the operator to control a robot in the line-of-sight zone, and it has so far been difficult to organize over-the-horizon communication using UAV repeaters or satellites, since an instant response to commands is required from a ground vehicle.

Lockheed Martin specialists decided to use modern advances in the field of artificial intelligence, which made it possible to solve the problem of over-the-horizon control of ground robots. During testing at the Camp Grayling test site, the SMSS robot successfully completed several reconnaissance operations, while the vehicle was controlled from the Armored Research and Engineering Development Center (TARDEC). The robot demonstrated mobility, reliable operation of sensors and data transmission channels, and the troops received increased situational awareness without risk to the operator.

For testing, the SMSS was equipped with a telescopic mast with an electron-optical system and a thermal imager, which were controlled via satellite. To control the movement of the robot, a pre-set route program was used, which could be adjusted with simple commands such as "follow me", "go to the point" or "reverse". As a result, SMSS moved along the route with minimal operator intervention, automatically performing various actions necessary to complete the combat mission.

The successful demonstration of the control of a ground robot via a satellite communication channel opens up new opportunities for the use of these machines in combat conditions. Ground robots for the first time can become full-fledged combat units, like UAVs in their time. In addition, thanks to automatic driving systems and real-time video communication, the operator will be able to use weapons - from that moment on, ground robots will become a formidable force.

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