Kairos Autonomi:Strap-on Autonomy Systems for Existing Vehicles Achieving One-third Unmanned by 2015

LATEST NEWS

Team UXOD Automation, of which Kairos Autonomi is a member, has been named the grand prize winner of the Robotic Range Clearance Competition, sponsored by the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visit our News Page to read more, or check out the video links below:

Competition Overview Video (528 MB, WMV)

Team UXOD Automation Video Footage (40 MB, WMV, 640 x 480)

Team UXOD Automation Video Footage (19 MB, WMV, 384 x 288)

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Kairos Autonomi has been awarded a contract by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, for the Navy Moving Land Target Program. Visit our Targets Page to learn more.

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The Pronto4 Robotics Applique Kit has been selected as a finalist in the Ninth Annual Utah Innovation Awards Program for 2011.

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Visit the Kairos Autonomi Online Store and shop for a variety of support products for the Pronto4 or other applications.

 

Universal, Optionally Unmanned Ground Systems for Steering-wheel Based Vehicles or Vessels

Kairos Autonomi awarded $5 million by u.S. navy

Kairos Autonomi has been awarded a contract by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, for the Navy Moving Land Target Program.

This contract for MLT, a program of record, includes a Base Year and four Option Years that will conclude March of 2014. Negotiated option years allow for additional procurements. The contract allows for the procurement of hardware that will satisfy the Navy Tactical Training requirements. With this award, Kairos will become the largest robotic manufacturer by volume of full-size unmanned ground vehicle systems in the world.

PDF IconKairos Autonomi MLT Press Release

Moving Land Target powered by the Pronto4 Strap-on Autonomy System

Pronto4 Target Systems

Kairos Autonomi has produced a Pronto4 Agnostic Autonomy System customized to operate as a moving ground target. This version is suitable for tele-operation or semi-autonomous operation. This system has the capability to allow for vehicle operation in excess of 90 mph. Features include:

  • Single Enclosure system
    • Transmission, brake and throttle actuation
  • Built-in CPU
  • GPS subsystem (optional)
  • 900 Mhz radio subsystem, JF12 #08315 (standard)
    • Other frequencies available
  • Mechanical interchange configuration
  • Axis movement linkages
  • Steering actuation
  • Video capability (video annotation and video MUX)
  • All required interconnect cables
  • Pre-loaded software suite
  • User's Manual
Pronto4 Strap-on Autonomy System Creates an Unmanned Ground Vehicle on any existing Vessel / Vehicle

KA Communications / Relay Tower

Built to enhance Moving Land Targets range operations, the Kairos Autonomi Communications Tower is a two-person portable mast capable of withstanding high winds.

Communications / Relay Tower

Each tower includes two 16-foot telescoping poles with three 4-foot legs. The assembly process includes a pre-stress step that solidifies the tower for use. Comms antennas, radios, GPS antennas, cameras or other equipment can be mounted to the mast. The tower includes its own power supply via a solar panel and vehicle battery.

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