RE2 Robotics Receives Funding from the U.S. Navy to Develop an Autonomous Cargo Handling System
RE2 Robotics announced today that the Company was selected by the U.S. Navy to develop an Autonomous Robotic Cargo Handling (ARCH) system under the Department of Defenses Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Phase I SBIR contract totals $125,000.
PITTSBURGH, PA - October 18, 2017 - RE2 Robotics announced today that the Company was selected by the U.S. Navy to develop an Autonomous Robotic Cargo Handling (ARCH) system under the Department of Defenses Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The Phase I SBIR contract totals $125,000.
During the first Phase of the SBIR, RE2 Robotics will define and develop a concept for the ARCH system. Important performance parameters include speed of loading/unloading, load capacity, size, weight, volume, interface, and power requirements. Modularity and interoperability are also significant to the ARCH design. RE2 will utilize its robotic manipulation and modular systems expertise to create an initial conceptual design.
"Manual handling of cargo increases time the aircraft is on the ground in the Landing Zone and increases exposure of personnel to dangerous situations. Autonomous load and unload capability would greatly reduce burden on Marine Corps troops who typically move cargo out of the supplying aircraft," stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2 Robotics. "RE2 is dedicated to developing robotic technologies that keep military personnel safe in unsecured and hostile environments. Creating an autonomous cargo handling system will provide a secure and efficient solution to the manual cargo handling problem."
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About RE2 Robotics
RE2 Robotics is dedicated to developing technology that saves lives and improves quality of life. RE2s mobile robotic technologies enable robot users to remotely interact with their world from a safe distance -- whether on the ground, in the air, or underwater. RE2 creates interoperable robotic manipulator arms with human-like performance, intuitive human robot interfaces, and advanced autonomy software for mobile robotics. For more information, please visit www.resquared.com or call 412.681.6382.
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