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 to read more, or check out the video links below:
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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 to learn more.
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The Pronto4 Robotics Applique Kit has been selected as a for 2011.
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Visit the Kairos Autonomi and shop for a variety of support products for the Pronto4 or other applications.
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PRONTO4 SERIES 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Pronto4 Series 4 Vehicle Agnostic Autonomy System is the latest generation of the highly successful Pronto4 system. The standard Pronto4 Series 4 (P4S4) system includes the following components:
- Frame with up to 8 Utility Bays and Carrying Handles
- Computer Module (end cap)
- Services Module (end cap)
- Steering Ring
- 4 Utility Modules
- Vehicle Integration Module (VIM)
- Brake Actuator
- Transmission Actuator
- Throttle Actuator
- Complete Cable Set
- User’s Manual / Flip Charts / Tool Kit
The P4S4 has been developed using proven, existing technologies from the Pronto4 Series 3 (P4S3), while also incorporating additional capabilities developed by Kairos Autonomi and requested by customers.
The P4S4 utilizes a modular design with standards-based interfaces that are widely supported. This enables the P4S4 to achieve interoperability, upgradeability, vendor independence, maintainability, technology insertion, reusability, removal of obsolete modules and long-term supportability, as well as use open standards such as the Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS).
This modularity begins with the integration of 3 primary module types around a basic frame: computing module, services module and utility module. The modules slide into designated bays that have connections to the centralized P4S4 spine.
More than 40% of the P4S4 surface area is heat sink. Each corner provides an area for the actuator cables to be mounted on “slippers,” easily removable brackets designed specifically for vehicle actuation attachment.
Additional specifications include:
- Weight: 22 lbs. / 10 kg
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 17.25 x 5 in
- Power: 9-32 vdc
- 100% conduction cooled
- Mean Time To Replace/Repair: 30 minutes or less
Computing Module
The computing module contains an industry standard computing platform, as well as a 14 port USB hub and an 8 port Ethernet Switch. Video management and user interface, (VGA, PS/2 Key/Mouse, etc.) can also be accessed from this module.

The computing module can be removed from the P4S4 as a pluggable unit. This provides a means to de-classify an optionally unmanned ground vehicle in moments. All software and operation data is removed when this module is removed.
Services Module
The services module contains the local controller. Local motor control, some safety logic, routing login and other mainframe common services are performed in this module.

Utility Modules
Standardized utility modules are the most flexible part of the P4S4. Measuring
2.125” W x 3.5” H x 4” L, the utility modules can house motor modules, sensors, interfaces, and other 3rd party products. The modules connect to the P4S4 spine via a 48 pin EuroCard connector. Connector pinout information and developer circuit boards are available for 3rd parties to integrate their own technology within a utility module.

The utility modules communicate with the services module via serial device bus (SPI, I2C, PWM, USB or RS-485).
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