The document describes the Armadillo and Throwcam systems which provide situational awareness for soldiers using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The basic system includes the Controller Display System, Armadillo UGV, and Throwcam UGV. The systems can be used for missions like reconnaissance, building searches, intelligence gathering, and IED detection. The components are designed to be small, portable and not reduce soldier capabilities. The system can integrate additional assets like the Scorpion UGV, repeater stations, UAV downlinks, and cameras to expand coverage.

1. Armadillo and Throwcam Throwable M-UGVs An Overview of the MacroEurope/USA Future Soldier solutions 04/06/2010 1

2. MacroEurope (SafeTactics) =European Distributor MacroUSA Sales / Customer Support / Dealer Support / Development / Training 04/06/2010 2 AND

3. Office/showroom Amerfoort, The Netherlands Siliciumweg 61B Training & Test Centre Bussum, The Netherlands Zanderijweg 12 - 14 Safe Tactics BV - 2010

4. Safe Tactics BV Tactical Innovative Technology - Worldwide

5. Armadillo and Throwcam system 04/06/2010 5

6. Armadillo and Throwcam system 04/06/2010 6 Overall system description. Scenarios and Missions. Specifications and performance. Challenges and compliances. Expansion options.

8. CDS Controller

9. ARMADILLO UGV

10. TTC Throwcam UGV

11. Vehicle Transceiver

12. Body worn transceiverBody Worn Transceiver Unit TRN Transceiver unit in HMVEE C4ISTAR Network Telemetry (bidirectional) Video (unidirectional)

13. 04/06/2010 8 System Description CDS Unit: Controller and Display System Controls Armadillo or TTC Video Display Sunlight readable Antennas Internal Battery Packs Receiver module Video Processing Device selection Backlight control Can be worn in pouch Weighs approx 2.5 lb (1.1 Kg) Can receive video from other assets Available in multiple frequencies

15. 5 Day/Night cameras provide driving views and 360 degree Situational Awareness view

16. COFDM video transmitter optimizes MOUT ranges

17. Microphone

18. Digital magnetic compass

19. Picatinny rail for payload

20. 100 dB Alarm Buzzer

21. Can be deployed by throwing

22. Weighs 6 lb (2.7 Kg)

24. Day/Night camera provides driving view

25. COFDM video transmitter optimizes MOUT ranges

26. Microphone

27. IR or visible LEDs

28. Can be deployed by throwing

29. Operates in any orientation

30. Weighs 1.5 lb (700 g)

33. Allows limited control of the UGVs through simplified interface.

35. Scenarios and Missions 14 House to house building search

36. Scenarios and Missions 15 Intelligence Gathering

37. Scenarios and Missions 16 Tunnel and Cave Reconnaissance

38. Scenarios and Missions 17 IED Detection and Disposal

39. Scenarios and Missions 18 Vehicle Inspection

40. Scenarios and Missions 19 Marsupial to Larger UGV

41. 04/06/2010 20 Specifications and Performance Armadillo UGV Functions

42. Armadillo Video Cameras 04/06/2010 21 Specifications and Performance Situational Awareness Camera view Driving Camera view Driving Camera view 4X Digital zoom

43. 04/06/2010 22 Specifications and Performance

44. Functional Description TTC Throwcam UGV 04/06/2010 23 Specifications and Performance

46. High gain antennas for extended range

47. Stream Monitoring via web browser

49. Telemetry link allows limited control of UGVs.

50. Allows display of video within operating range of UGVs.

52. Throwcam system weighs under 2 Kg (UGV + CDS)

54. X-Tender repeater station

55. UAV downlink system

56. Helmet-mounted camera

57. Rapid deployment surveillance cameras

58. Pole cameras

60. 04/06/2010 29 Expansion Options: X-Tender Repeater Features Multi-Camera Systems 200mW RF output power Optional Booster PA to 2 Watts RF H.264 Video and audio decoding. Video over IP streaming. AES Encryption Narrow Band 1.25/2.5MHz Wide selection of antennas Allows range extension to several km.

62. Allows CDS operator to receive video from UAVs

63. Needs UAV video receiver coupled to the X-Tender Repeater.

65. Works with CDS

66. The unit is composed of a video camera mounted on a fiberglass telescopic pole that can extend up to 6.5 ft or 14.8 ft (optional).

68. With remote operation allows commanders to check on status of unresponsive soldiers.