Noh Ironogi Spotting Scopes

Gunsmithing Scope Mount

Military Robots And Unmanned Vehicles Market

WinterGreen Research announces the following study: Military Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Markets, Worldwide, Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2010-2016 Military robot automation of the defense process is the next wave of military evolution. As automated systems and networking complement the Internet, communication is facilitated on a global basis. The military charter is shifting to providing protection against terrorists and people seek to maintain a safe, mobile, independent lifestyle. Much of the military mission is moving to adopt a police force training mission, seeking to achieve protection of civilian populations on a worldwide basis. The use of Military Robots s is based on providing a robot that is less expensive to put in the field than a trained soldier. That automation of process has appeal to those who run the military. Key words: military robots, unmanned military vehicles, sensor networks, bomb detection robots, robot drive control, robot batteries

Table of Contents
Military Robots Executive Summary
Military Robots Executive Summary ES-1
Military Ground Robot Market Driving Forces ES-1
Future Combat System (FCS) Program Transitions to
Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization ES-2
Robots Operate Independently ES-2
Military Robots Market Driving Forces 5
Military Ground Robot Market Shares ES-6
BAE Systems Ant Size Robot ES-7
Military Ground Robot Market Forecasts ES-8

1. MILITARY ROBOTS MARKET DESCRIPTION AND MARKET DYNAMICS 1-1
1.1 Delivering Robotic Capabilities to Combat Teams 1-1
1.2 Military Robot Scope 1-2
1.2.1 Military Robot Applications 1-3
1.3 Army's G8 Futures office 1-6
1.3.1 Delivering Capabilities to the Army's Brigade Combat Teams 1-8
1.3.2 Transition Between The Current Market And Where The Market Is Going 1-9
1.3.3 Different Sizes of UGVs 1-10
1.4 Types of Military Robots 1-12
1.4.1 Telerob Explosive Observation Robot and Ordnance Disposal 1-12
1.4.2 QinetiQ North America Talon® Robots Universal Disrupter Mount 1-15
1.4.3 General Dynamics Next-Generation CROWS II Increases Soldiers Safety 1-17
1.4.4 Soldier Unmanned Ground Vehicle from iRobot 1-18
1.5 UGV Enabling Technologies 1-19
1.5.1 Sensor Processing 1-20
1.5.2 Machine Autonomy 1-21
1.6 Military Robot Bandwidth 1-22
1.6.1 UGV Follow-Me Capability 1-22
1.6.2 Communications Bandwidth 1-23
1.6.3 Battery Power 1-23
1.6.4 Combination Of Batteries Linked To Onboard Conventional Diesel 1-24
1.7 SUGVs 1-25
1.7.1 Mid-Size Category UGV 1-25
1.7.2 Large UGV 1-26
1.7.3 U.S. Army Ground Combat Vehicle 1-27
1.7.4 TARDEC 1-28
1.7.5 Tacom 1-29

2. MILITARY GROUND ROBOT MARKET SHARES AND FORECASTS 2-1
2.1 Military Ground Robot Market Driving Forces 2-1
2.1.1 Future Combat System (FCS) Program Transitions to
Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization 2-2
2.1.2 Robots Operate Independently 2-2
2.1.3 Military Robots Market Driving Forces 2-5
2.2 Military Ground Robot Market Shares 2-6
2.2.1 General Dynamics Robotic Systems 2-9
2.2.2 Northrop Grumman Remotec Andros 2-10
2.2.3 Northrop Grumman / Remotec 2-10
2.2.4 Northrop Grumman Remotec UK Wheelbarrow Robots 2-12
2.2.5 iRobot Government & Industrial Robots 2-12
2.2.6 QinetiQ / Foster-Miller 2-15
2.2.7 Qinetiq / Foster-Miller TALON EOD robots 2-16
2.2.8 NAVEODTECHDIV Funds QinetiQ / Foster-Miller Talon Robots 2-17
2.2.9 Foster-Miller TALON Responder and EOD 2-17
2.2.10 Kongsberg CrowsII Military Robot System 2-18
2.2.11 BAE Systems Ant Size Robot 2-19
2.2.12 Telerob Rapid Response Vehicle 2-20
2.2.13 Boston Dynamics 2-21
2.2.14 Robotic Technology Robot 2-21
2.3 Military and First Responder Robot Market Shares 2-23
2.4 Military Ground Robot Market Forecasts 2-27
2.4.1 Mid Range Military Robot Market Forecasts 2-29
2.4.2 High End Military Robots 2-33
2.4.3 Mid Range Unmanned Vehicle UVV Market Forecasts 2-35
2.4.4 High End Unmanned Vehicle UVV Market Forecasts 2-38
2.4.5 SUGVs 2-40
2.4.6 Small Military Robots Used In Networks 2-42
2.4.7 Remotely Controlled Armed Robots Deployed In Iraq 2-45
2.4.8 Robots For Defense And Homeland Security 2-46
2.4.9 U.S. Army Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) 2-47
2.4.10 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA Tactical Teams 2-47
2.4.11 Application Scope 2-48
2.4.12 U.S. Military Robots Key to Iraq Surge Success 2-48
2.5 Military Robot Regional Market Analysis 2-50
2.5.1 iRobot Geographic Information 2-52

3. MILITARY ROBOTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3-1
3.1 iRobot 3-1
3.1.1 iRobot® PackBot® 510 with EOD Kit 3-2
3.1.2 iRobot® PackBot® 510 with First Responder Kit 3-3
3.1.3 iRobot® Warrior™ 700 3-4
3.1.4 iRobot® PackBot® 500 with RedOwl Sniper Detection Kit 3-5
3.1.5 iRobot® PackBot® 510 with FasTac Kit 3-8
3.1.6 iRobot® PackBot® 500 with ICx Fido® Explosives Detection Kit 3-8
3.1.7 iRobot® PackBot® 510 with HAZMAT Detection Kit 3-10
3.1.8 iRobot® SeaGlider 3-11
3.1.9 iRobot® Ranger 3-12
3.1.10 iRobot Aware 2.0 Robot Intelligence Software 3-13
3.2 Northrop Grumman 3-14
3.2.1 Andros HD-1 : Compact, Lightweight Platform 3-14
3.2.2 Northrop Grumman Vehicle Data / Communication Links 3-17
3.2.3 Northrop Grumman F6A - Versatile Platform 3-17
3.2.4 Northrop Grumman Vehicle Data / Communication Links 3-20
3.2.5 Northrop Grumman Mark V-A1 - Highly Versatile, Robust, All-Terrain Platform 3-20
3.2.6 Northrop Grumman V-A1 Features 3-22
3.2.7 Northrop Grumman Vehicle Data / Communication Links 3-23
3.2.8 Northrop Grumman Mini-ANDROS II - Compact, Capable, Two-Man-Portable Platform 3-23
3.2.9 Northrop Grumman Mini Andros II Features 3-25
3.2.10 Northrop Grumman Vehicle Data / Communication Links 3-26
3.2.11 Northrop Grumman Wolverine - Outdoor, All-Terrain Workhorse 3-26
3.2.12 Northrop Grumman Wolverine 3-28
3.2.13 Northrop Grumman Vehicle Data / Communication Links 3-29
3.3 General Dynamics 3-30
3.3.1 General Dynamics Next-Generation CROWS II Increases Soldiers Safety 3-31
3.4 Kongsberg 3-33
3.4.1 Kongsberg CrowsII Military Robot System 3-33
3.4.2 Kongsberg Addresses Underwater Diver Incursion 3-34
3.4.3 Kongsberg Norwegian Mine Reconnaissance Program 3-34
3.5 BAE Systems 3-36
3.5.1 BAE Systems Ant Size Robot 3-36
3.5.2 BAE Personal Robots 3-38
3.5.3 BAE Systems Large UGV 3-39
3.6 Lockheed Martin 3-39
3.6.1 Lockheed Martin Multifunction Utility/ Logistics and Equipment Vehicle (MULE) 3-40
3.6.2 Lockheed Martin Large NUWC Manta UUV 3-42
3.6.3 Lockheed Martin Large NUWC Manta UUV For The Offshore Oil Industry 3-44
3.6.4 Lockheed Martin AN/WLD-1 Remote Minehunting System (RMS) 3-44
3.7 QinetiQ North America TALON® Robots 3-48
3.7.1 QinetiQ North America Talon® Robots Universal Disrupter Mount 3-50
3.7.2 Qinetiq / Foster-Miller 3-52
3.7.3 Foster-Miller TALON Family of Military Robots 3-53
3.7.4 Foster-Miller New: Two-Way Hailer 3-54
3.7.5 Foster-Miller TALON Responder 3-54
3.7.6 Foster-Miller EOD Robots 3-56
3.7.7 Foster-Miller SWORDS Robots 3-58
3.7.8 Foster-Miller CBRNE/Hazmat Robots 3-60
3.7.9 Foster-Miller TALON SWAT/MP 3-61
3.7.10 Foster-Miller MAARS Robot 3-62
3.7.11 Foster-Miller Dragon Runner Field Transformable SUGV 3-64
3.7.12 Foster Miller TALON GEN IV Engineer 3-65
3.7.13 Foster Miller TAGS-CX Unmanned Vehicle 3-66
3.7.14 QinetiQ TAGS-CX Unmanned Vehicle 3-67
3.7.15 Combat Engineer Route Clearance Robot 3-70
3.7.16 Talon MAARS™ Robots 3-75
3.8 Telerob 3-78
3.8.1 Telerob - EOD / IEDD Equipment, EOD Robots and Vehicles 3-78
3.8.2 Telerob TEODor Heavy Duty Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Robot 3-80
3.8.3 Telerob Telemax High-Mobility EOD Robot 3-81
3.8.4 Telerob EOD / IEDD Service Vehicles 3-81
3.9 Versa / Allen Vanguard 3-86
3.9.1 Allen Vanguard VANGUARD® ROV 3-88
3.9.2 Allen Vanguard Defender Robot/ROV 3-97
3.9.3 Allen Vanguard ROV-Track CBRNE 3-102
3.10 Boston Dynamics 3-106
3.10.1 Boston Dynamic LittleDog - The Legged Locomotion Learning Robot 3-107
3.10.2 Boston Dynamic PETMAN - BigDog gets a Big Brother 3-109
3.10.3 Boston Dynamic RHex Devours Rough Terrain 3-110
3.10.4 Boston Dynamic RiSE: Climbing Robot 3-112
3.11 Robotic Technology 3-115
3.11.1 RTI Military Memetics (Information Propagation, Impact, and Persistence – Info PIP) Project 3-116
3.11.2 RTI Humanoid And Legged Robots 3-116
3.12 Fujitsu Service Robot (enon) 3-118
3.13 Gostai SOS 3-119
3.14 Kairos Autonomi 3-121
3.15 Scripps Bluefin Robotics Spray glider UUV 3-122
3.15.1 Scripps Bluefin Robotics Spray Glider Sensors, Navigation, and Communications 3-123
3.16 Boeing's AN/BLQ-11 Long-term Mine
Reconnaissance System (LMRS), 3-129
3.17 Boeing Advanced Information Systems 3-133
3.18 Sonatech 3-135
3.19 BAE Systems Underwater Systems 3-135
3.20 Gunsmith Jerry Baber 3-136
3.21 IVTT Program Intelligent Vehicle Robot Hops Over Walls 3-137
3.21.1 Robotic Technology Precision Urban Hopper 3-139
3.21.2 Robotic Technology Robot 3-139

4. MILITARY ROBOT TECHNOLOGY 4-1
4.1 Military Robot Enabling Technology 4-1
4.2 Intel Integrated Circuit Evidence-Based Innovation 4-3
4.2.1 Open Robotic Control Software 4-5
4.2.2 Military Robot Key Technology 4-6
4.2.3 PC-Bots 4-10
4.2.4 Visual Simultaneous Localization & Mapping 4-10
4.3 Advanced Robot Technology: Navigation, Mobility, And Manipulation 4-11
4.3.1 Robot Intelligence Systems 4-11
4.3.2 Real-World, Dynamic Sensing 4-12
4.4 User-Friendly Interfaces 4-12
4.4.1 Tightly-Integrated, Electromechanical Robot Design 4-13
4.5 Field Based Robotics Iterative Development 4-14
4.5.1 Next-Generation Products Leverage Model 4-15
4.5.2 Modular Robot Structure And Control 4-15
4.5.3 Lattice Architectures 4-16
4.5.4 Chain / Tree Architectures 4-16
4.5.5 Deterministic Reconfiguration 4-16
4.5.6 Stochastic Reconfiguration 4-17
4.5.7 Modular Robotic Systems 4-17
4.6 Intel Military Robot Cultivating Collaborations 4-18
4.7 Hitachi Configuration Of Robots Using The SuperH Family 4-18
4.7.1 Hitachi Concept of MMU And Logic Space 4-19
4.7.2 Robotic Use of Thin Film Lithium-Ion Batteries 4-23
4.8 Network Of Robots And Sensors 4-24
4.8.1 Sensor Networks Part Of Research Agenda 4-25
4.8.2 Light Sensing 4-26
4.8.3 Acceleration Sensing 4-27
4.8.4 Chemical Sensing 4-27
4.9 Military Robot Technology Functions 4-27
4.10 Carbon Nanotube Radio 4-28
4.11 Military Robot Funded Programs 4-30
4.11.1 Future Combat System (FCS) Program Transitions to Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization 4-30
4.11.2 XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) 4-32
4.11.3 UUV Sub-Pillars 4-33
4.11.4 Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HAUV) 4-36
4.11.5 Alliant 4-36
4.11.6 ATSP is a Government-Wide Contracting Vehicle 4-38
4.11.7 Quick, efficient contracting vehicle 4-38
4.11.8 Facilitates Technology And Insertion Into Fielded Systems 4-38
4.11.9 Access to all Northrop Grumman sectors 4-39
4.12 iRobot Technology 4-39
4.12.1 iRobot AWARE Robot Intelligence Systems 4-39
4.12.2 iRobot Real-World, Dynamic Sensing. 4-40
4.12.3 iRobot User-Friendly Interface 4-40
4.12.4 iRobot Tightly-Integrated Electromechanical Design. 4-41
4.13 Evolution Robotics Technology Solutions 4-42
4.13.1 Evolution Robotics Example Applications 4-44
4.14 NASA Exploratory Robots 4-45
4.14.1 NASA Spirit Robot 4-46
4.14.2 NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit 4-48
4.14.3 Sample NASA Sprit Sol-By-Sol Summary: 4-50
4.14.3 Opportunity Update 4-51
4.14.4 NASA Opportunity Sol-By-Sol Summary 4-52
4.14.5 NASA Opportunity Robot 4-54
4.15 Remote Controlled Robot Missions 4-55
4.15.1 Auto-Navigation System Takes Pictures Of The Nearby Terrain 4-59
4.15.2 Mars Robotic Rovers Spirit And Opportunity 4-61
4.16 Self-Reproducing Machines 4-62
4.16.1 M-TRAN Modular Transformer 4-62
4.16.2 Attitude Control In Space By Control Moment Gyros 4-63

5. MILITARY ROBOT COMPANY PROFILES 5-1
5.1 American Reliance Inc. (AMREL) 5-1
5.1.1 Amrel Field Expedient Robot Controls Interoperability 5-2
5.1.2 Amrel Small-Footprint, Highly Integrated, Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions 5-2
5.2 BAE Systems 5-2
5.2.1 BAE Systems Ant Size Robot 5-3
5.2.2 BAE Personal Robots 5-5
5.2.3 BAE Systems Large UGV 5-5
5.3 Boston Dynamics 5-5
5.4 Doosan Infracore / Bobcat Company 5-6
5.5 General Dynamics 5-7
5.5.1 General Dynamics Combat Autonomous Mobility System (CAMS) 5-7
5.5.2 General Dynamics $60 Million Contract by U.S. Air Force for Mission Operations Support 5-8
5.5.3 General Dynamics Revenue 5-9
5.5.4 General Dynamics Business Group Revenue 5-10
5.5.5 General Dynamics Combat Systems Awards 5-13
5.5.6 General Dynamics Land Systems $24
Million Contract To Supply Commanders Remote
Operated Weapons 5-13
5.5.7 General Dynamics Canadian Government's LAV III Upgrade Program 14
5.5.8 General Dynamics U.S. Military Vehicle Business 5-15
5.6 Gostai 5-16
5.7 iRobot 5-16
5.7.1 iRobot Home Robots 5-17
5.7.2 iRobot Government and Industrial Robots 5-17
5.7.3 iRobot Locations 5-17
5.7.4 iRobot Military Programs 5-17
5.7.5 iRobot Revenue 5-19
5.7.6 iRobot Geographic Information 5-25
5.7.7 iRobot Significant Customers 5-25
5.7.8 iRobot Description 5-25
5.7.9 iRobot Industry Segment, Geographic Information and Significant Customers 5-27
5.7.10 iRobot Home Robots 5-27
5.7.11 iRobot Government and Industrial 5-27
5.7.12 iRobot Geographic Information 5-32
5.7.13 iRobot Home Robot Division Revenue And Units Shipped 5-33
5.7.14 iRobot Government And Industrial Division 5-34
5.7.15 iRobot Strategy 5-36
5.7.16 iRobot Government and Industrial Products 5-38
5.7.17 iRobot Home Robots 5-42
5.7.18 iRobot Government & Industrial Robots 5-42
5.7.19 iRobot Partners and Strategic Alliance 5-43
5.7.20 iRobot / Boeing Company 5-43
5.7.21 iRobot / Advanced Scientific Concepts 5-43
5.7.22 iRobot / TASER International, 5-44
5.8 Kongsberg 5-44
5.8.1 Increased Scope of Kongsberg CROWS II Framework Agreement 5-45
5.8.2 Kongsberg Ownership 5-45
5.8.3 Kongsberg Manufacturing locations 5-46
5.8.4 Kongsberg Operations Revenue 5-47
5.8.5 Kongsberg Employees 5-47
5.9 Lockheed Martin 5-48
5.9.1 Lockheed Martin Defense Department Positioning 5-49
5.10 Northrop Grumman 5-53
5.10.1 Northrop Grumman Remotec Robots 5-54
5.11 Qinetiq / Foster-Miller 5-55
5.11.1 QinetiQ UK MOD and the US DoD provide target markets 5-56
5.11.2 QinetiQ Revenue 2005-2009 5-58
5.11.3 QinetiQ North America 5-61
5.11.4 QinetiQ Revenue 5-64
5.11.5 QinetiQ UK 5-66
5.11.6 QinetiQ North America 5-66
5.11.7 QinetiQ Autonomy and Robotics 5-67
5.11.8 QinetiQ Group Revenues 5-68
5.11.9 QinetiQ Business Review Governance 5-70
5.11.10 QinetiQ Revenue By Customer 5-71
5.11.11 QinetiQ North America 5-73
5.12 QinetiQ North America / Foster-Miller 5-75
5.12.1 QinetiQ North America / Foster-Miller 5-77
5.12.2 QinetiQ Common Robotic Controller (CRC) 5-77
5.12.3 QinetiQ North America World-Class Technology 5-78
5.12.4 QinetiQ North America Technology Solutions Group 5-79
5.13 Robotic Technology Inc. 5-79
5.13.1 RTI Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot (EATR) Project 5-80
5.13.2 RTI Intelligent Vehicle Technology Transfer (IVTT) Program 5-81
5.13.3 Robotic Technology Precision Urban Hopper 5-84
5.13.4 Robotic Technology Robot 5-85
5.14 Telerob 5-85
5.14.1 Telerob - EOD / IEDD Equipment,
EOD Robots and Vehicles 5-86
5.14.2 TEODor Heavy Duty Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Robot 5-87
5.14.3 Telerob Telemax High-Mobility EOD Robot 5-88
5.14.4 Telerob EOD / IEDD service vehicles 5-88
5.14.5 Telerob's Electrical Force-Reflecting-Manipulators (FRMs) 5-91
5.14.6 American Crane and Equipment Corp and Telerob Partnership 5-92
5.15 Versa / Allen-Vanguard 5-93
5.15.1 Allen Vanguard Trading Suspended on Stock 5-94
5.15.2 Allen Vanguard HAL® EOD/IEDD/ Search Tasks Hook and Line System 5-96
5.15.3 Versa / Allen Vanguard Equinox I 5-99
5.15.4 Versa / Allen Vanguard Field Test Set 5-100
5.15.5 Allen-Vanguard Revenue 5-100
5.16 VIA Technologies 5-103
5.16.1 VIA Technologies Complete Platform Provider 5-104
5.16.2 VIA Technologies Market Leadership 5-104
5.16.3 VIA Technologies Global Operations 5-105
5.16.4 VIA Technologies Meeting the Market Challenge 5-106
5.16.5 VIA Technologies Dynamic Fabless Business Model 5-107
5.17 Selected Manufacturers of Military Robots 5-107
5.18 Government Agencies and Other Organisations
Using Military Robots 5-111
5.18.1 RTI Intelligent Vehicle Technology Transfer (IVTT) Program 5-114

6. MILITARY ROBOT CONTRACTS 6-1
6.1.1 SPAWAR 6-2
6.1.2 Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 6-3
6.1.3 Future Combat Systems Program Cuts 6-3
6.1.4 U.S. Army Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) 6-4
6.2 GCV Created Due To Termination Of The Future
Combat Systems And Its Former Manned Ground Vehicles 6-4
6.2.1 Army To End Robotic Vehicle, Aircraft Efforts 6-6
6.2.2 MULE Termination 6-7
6.2.3 Armed Robotic Vehicle Assault (Light) Continuation 6-9
6.2.4 Robotic Systems Chartered by JPO 6-10
6.2.5 U.S. Army Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle 6-11
6.3 Selected US 2010 Military Budget for Robotics 6-13
6.3.1 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA Tactical Teams 6-13
6.3.2 Predator Drones 6-13
6.3.3 DARPA Budget for Robust Robotics,2010 6-14
6.3.4 Robust Robotics FY 2008 Accomplishments: 6-15
6.3.5 Robust Robotics FY Accomplishments 2009: 6-16
6.3.6 Robust Robotics FY 2010 Plans: Accomplishments 6-16
6.3.7 Cognitive Networking Use of Military Robotics 6-17
6.3.8 Local Area Network Droids (LANdroids) 6-19
6.3.9 Brood of Spectrum Supremacy (BOSS) Effort 6-20
6.3.10 Situation-Aware Protocols in Edge
Network Technologies (SAPIENT) 6-21
6.3.11 Local Area Network droids (LANdroids) 6-22
6.3.12 Brood of Spectrum Supremacy (BOSS) 6-23
6.3.13 Recognize Improvised Explosive Devices and Report (RIEDAR) 6-25
6.3.14 Crosshairs 6-26
6.3.15 Counter Improvised Explosives Laboratories (CIEL) 6-27
6.3.16 Vulcan 6-28
6.3.17 BioRobotics and BioMechanics 6-29
6.3.18 Front-end Robotics Enabling Near-term
Demonstration (FREND) 6-30
6.4 Military and First Responder Development Programs 6-32
6.4.1 Multi Dimensional Mobility Robot (MDMR) Spending 6-32
6.5 Customers For Government Robotic Products,
And Research And Development Contracts: 6-35
6.5.1 General Dynamics Land Systems $24 Million Contract To Supply Commanders Remote Operated Weapons 6-36
6.5.2 Kongsberg and General Dynamics co-producing CROWS and CROWS II 6-36
6.5.3 General Dynamics Awarded $24 Million to Provide Remote Weapon Systems That Protect Tank Commanders 6-37
6.5.4 Kongsberg 6-38
6.5.5 Vulcan Unmanned Maritime Vehicle (UMV)
And Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Programs 6-39
6.5.6 DARPA End-To-End Unmanned Vehicle System Solution 6-41
6.5.7 Unmanned Vehicles UMV and UGV Submarkets 6-42
6.5.8 Allen-Vanguard Spares For Symphony Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) Program 6-45
6.6 Military / Government and University Agencies 6-46
6.7 Military Robots Contracts 6-50
6.7.1 Talon 6-50
6.7.2 American Reliance Solution Found for Battlefield Robot Control Problem 6-50
6.7.3 QinetiQ NA Ships First-Responder Robots to Navy 6-51
6.7.4 iRobot Wins $3.75M Army Contract to
Develop Warrior Robot 6-52
6.7.5 iRobot Wins $286 Million U.S. Army Contract 6-53
6.7.6 Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Spiral 3 systems ("CREW3" 6-54
6.7.7 U.S. Army Has Agreed To Buy Up To 7,500
Electronic Bomb Jammer Systems From Its Partner
Lockheed Martin Allen-Vanguard 6-54
6.7.8 Jan. 31, 2008 Allen-Vanguard Confirms
U.S. Department of Defense Intent To Establish an IDIQ Contract For Up to
7,500 Symphony IED Countermeasure Systems 6-55
6.7.9 iRobot 6-56
6.7.10 iRobot Order for Six Seagliders™ from the
University of Western Australia 6-58
6.7.11 iRobot Corp. (Nasdaq: IRBT) Order Totaling
$16.8 million from the U.S. Army Program Eecutive
Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) 6-59
6.7.12 General Dynamics Combat Autonomous Mobility System (CAMS) 6-60
6.7.13 Robotic Technology Robot 6-60

About the Author

ReportsandReports comprising of an online library of 10,000 reports, in-depth market research studies of over 5000 micro markets, and 25 industry specific websites. ReportsandReports announce to have Military Robots and Unmanned Vehicles Market Research Report in its store. Browse all our Market Research Reports details at ReportsandReports.com

Gunsmithing (Paperback) $50.68 Whether you`re a professional gunsmith or just an interested do-it-yourselfer, you`ll find what you need to keep your favorite pistols and revolvers perking in this revised 3rd Edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers. From basic disassembly and maintenance to more complex repair and customization techniques, master gunsmith Pat Sweeney explains in clear text and detailed photos how to get the very most out of your pistol or revolver. Whether you`re wondering how to mount a front or rear sight, replace a cylinder, give your gun a thorough cleaning or perform any one of a hundred other essential procedures, you`ll find it in this revised edition of Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers. It`s All Here: Hundreds of close-up photos Performance tips, tricks and techniques Special sections on the 1911, the Makarov, the vZ-52 and the Springfield XD And much more!Gunsmithing mistakes can be expensive. Protect your investment--with Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers!

Gunsmithing $35.16 Can 11 million rifle shooters be wrong? A recent study by the National Sporting Goods Association showed that more than 11 million people use rifles for target shooting and hunting every year. Now they can turn to noted gunsmith Patrick Sweeney for guidance on rifle repair and improved performance. Sweeney shows rifle shooters the ins and outs of do-it-yourself repair and provides tips on improving accuracy and reducing recoil for hunters and target shooters. Plenty of photos clearly illustrate each step of every project as Sweeney's latest book gives rifle owners everything they need to finish gunsmithing projects while avoiding the pitfalls. From wood refinishing to smoothing a rough trigger pull, Sweeney guides readers every step of the way. There is no better book for the hobbyist who enjoys working on rifles.

Aimtech ASM4 Scope Mount Mossberg 500590 20Ga. Matte Black $52.7 Can be user installed in three minutes. No gunsmithing and no sight removal required. Iron sights remain functional. Extruded and machined high strength aluminum alloy. Mounts scopes electronic sights and lasers using Weaverstyle bases. Weighs only four ounces. Installation tool and instructions included. For: Mossberg 500/590 20 gauge. Finish: Black.

Gunsmithing - The AR-15 $27.99 ARs are Expensive! Protect Your Investmen with Gunsmithing: The AR-15 Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested amateur, you'll find everything you need to know about keeping your AR perking in Gunsmithing: The AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and noted AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle. It's all here! Hundreds of detailed photos Maintenance Repair Accessories and Modifications Tips, Tools and Techniques And More! Whether you're interested in simple tasks such as disassembling and maintaining your AR, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 tells you everything you need to know. Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakeswith Gunsmithing: The AR-15!

M44/MOSIN NAGANT91 SCOPE MOUNT $14.99 M-44 Monsin-Nagant 91 Scope Mount Picatinny base for the renowned M-44 Mosin Nagant Sniper rile.T6 Aluminum construction results in durability and lighter weight while the rugged cross slot bolts secure the bracket to provide extreme rigidity

ATN ACMPAN14AFDT Scope Adapter Mount $323.7 Day time Scope Adapter Mount for ATN NVM 14 Night Vision Monocular includes: Flipup Adapter 7 inserts for variety of scopes or telescopes. (diameters of the adapters inserts 38.2; 38.7; 39.2; 39.7; 40.2; 40.7; 41.2 mm). Day time Scope Adapter Mount for ATN NVM14 Night Vision Monocular. Flipup adapter. Includes 7 inserts for a variety of scopes and telescopes (38.2; 38.7; 39.2; 39.7; 40.2; 40.7; 41.2 mm).

Bushnell 784405 Spotting Scope Window Mount $48.7 The Bushnell Spotting Scope Car Window Mount is a great accessory for hunters and sportsmen who cover a lot of ground in a day. When you are on the run moving from place to place in your car and you want your spotting scope handy at all times there is no substitute to a car window mount. This mount easily attaches and releases from any car window in your vehicle for use with any tripod adaptable device spotting scope camera or binoculars. Type: Window Mount. Purpose: Secures spotting scope. Finish: Black.

Gunsmithing: Rifles $29.95 Make your rifle shoot better than ever! Gunsmithing: Rifles takes a look at al major rifle types and gives you practical information on how to make repairs, improve performance and modify your rifle to fit your needs. In additional to practical information about keeping every rifle ready to shoot, Gunsmithing: Rifles provides specific projects to improve: Mauser actions AR-15s and their clones The Ruger 10/22 The Remington Model 700 The Winchester model 70 Lever-action Rifles Step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos guide you every step of the way. As a practicing gunsmith for the past 20 years, Sweeney also knows enough to tell you what not to try. If an operation requires an expert, he'll tell you. He'll also tell you what questions to ask to help you make sure the person you hire is qualified. If you're in the market for a used rifle, this book also includes tips on getting the most bang for your buck.

Gunsmithing: Shotguns $49.95 Improve your shotgun with tips from a pro! Gunsmithing: Shotguns gives you the information you need to make repairs, improve the performance and adjust the fit of all major shotgun styles. From replacing a missing bead to repairing a malfunctioning action, you learn everything you need with step-by-step instructions. You'll get specific details concerning today's most popular shotguns, including: Mossberg Model 500 Ithaca Model 37 Remington Models 870, 1100 and 11-87 Browning A-5 Winchester Model 1897 and more Easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of photos guide you through every project.

RossiBraztech P801 Scope Mount Base Blue $30.07 Made to fit all Rossi long guns this Rossi/Braztech Scope Mount Base Kit has the scope base and the screws to attach it. Be sure that the base is securely attached with the screws. If not done properly the Rossi/Braztech Scope Mount Base Kit could become loose and cause an unnecessary hazard. You may want to see a gunsmith for proper mounting of the Rossi/Braztech Scope Mount Base Kit. Color: Blue.

S8628 Aluminum Alloy Scope Mount Side Base for MP5 Gun $8.24 - Constructed from quality aluminum alloy - This high quality scope mount aiming fit for MP5 and other short guns - The scope mount is easy mounts and separation - The MP5 gun scope mount is satisfied with the most demanding customer - You can trust the high quality and performance of thethis scope mount kits ?

S8627 Fishbone Shaped Aluminum Alloy Scope Mount Side Base for AK47 $23.02 - Constructed from quality aluminum alloy - This high quality scope mount aiming fit for AK47 - The scope mount is easy mounts and separation - The scope mount is satisfied with the most demanding customer - You can trust the high quality and performance of the this scope mount

FM AR15E Fm Optics Ar15 Flat Top 3Sided Scope Mount $33.68 Type: Ar15 Style Flat Top Mount. Finish: Black. Material: Aluminum Alloy. Three Sided Scope and Accessory Mount.

Excalibur 2006 Scope Mount 7/8 Inch Dovetail $39.65 Our SCOPE MOUNT is built from strong anodized aluminum to solidly and securely position your scope for accurate shooting. Using a weaver type base it installs in seconds using 4 pretapped mounting holes located on every trigger unit.

Excalibur Crossbow 9860 Scope Mount For Exocet XBow $40.81 The Excalibur Scope Mount is built from strong anodized aluminum to solidly and securely position your scope for accurate shooting. Using a weaver type base it installs in seconds using 4 pretapped mounting holes located on every trigger unit.

NcSTAR Compact Rifle Scope - 4x30 Scope / Blue SC430B $24.95 Description Can be used with any weaver scope mount or dove tail mount. Includes see thru lens covers. Liftime Warranty. NcSTAR 4x30 mm Compact Rifle Scope.

ProMag AR-15 Accessories, AR-15 Flat Top 1 Inch Scope Mount $81.95 The scope mount allows 1 inch diameter tube scope directly to the rifle. The mount ensures proper scope height without the need for extra high rings. The mount is quick detachable, held in place by a full length spring locking bar with two thumb screws. Constructed of hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum.

Aluminum Alloy Scope Mount Base for AK Series Gun S8609 $8.45 - Aluminum alloy material - Items include scope mount + hex wrench - Fit for AK series gun - Package Included: 1 x Scope Mount Base for AK Series Gun ?

Professional GL-4*32C Rifle Scope with Gun Mount $97.3 - 4x32 type scope- Superior optical glass- Fixed 4x zoom- With vertically and horizontally adjustable targeting cross- QR mount allows fast removal of the scope from RIS rail- Extra external sights gives chance to aim without magnification- Compatible with M40/M4A1 and so on- Package included:- 1 * Riflescope- 1 * Mount- 1 * Cleaning cloth

Burris Ar Pepr 1In Scope Mount 410343 $91.36 AR-PEPR Scope Mount - 1" with Picatinny Tops. Manufacture ID: 410343. Proper Eye Position Ready for combat riflescopes, this mount provides 2" of forward scope positioning on the M-4 and AR-15 platform. Ring bases are milled as a single, tough unit, and ring tops feature Picatinny tops for mounting additional accessories. - 1" Rings Type: Gun Scopes

Dednutz 10005 Dednutz Scope MountSilver $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Thompson Encore/Omega. 1 scope tube. Medium Mount. Color: Silver.

Dednutz 10006 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Thompson Encore/Omega. 1 scope tube. Medium Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 52500 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Browning BAR Long Action BLR. 1 scope tube. Medium Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 30002 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $140.38 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Thompson Encore/Omega. Extended Eye Relief. 1 scope tube. Low Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 20200 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Savage New Round Receiver Short Action. one inch scope tube. Right Hand Medium Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 12700 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Remington700Long Action. 1 scope tube. High Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 18700 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Remington 700Long Action. 1 scope tube. Right Hand medium Mount. Color: Black.

Dednutz 20700 Dednutz Scope MountBlack $114.06 DedNutz Game Reaper scope mounts are precision machined from the best material on the market top grade billet aluminum. Each Game Reaper scope mount is created from a solid block of aluminum. Aluminum absorbs shock better than steel. Deadnutz s Rigid design has no moveable parts between the firearm and the scope. No extrusions. Each Game Reaper scope mount is precision machined from start to finish. Game Reaper scope mounts are anodized to last the life of your firearm. No Lapping Required. Mount will not rust. Remington 700Short Action. 1 scope tube. Right Hand Medium Mount. Color: Black.

Horton 1 Inch Scope Mount Kit Combo $61.6 The Mult-A-Range Scope Mounting Kit assures correct scope mounting by including a Weaver style aluminum scope base and a matched pair of 1-inch rings. This system eliminates ring skidding on the dovetail and ensures enhanced scope accuracy for all Horton Crossbows with Dial-A-Range trajectory compensators. For use with scopes having 1-inch diameters. 7/8-inch Aluminum Dovetail.

Advanced Technology MOI0600 Scope Mount with Bolt Handle Mosin Nagant Black $63.07 The Advanced Technology Inc Mosin Nagant Scope Mount is and exceptional design. Presenting you the over the receiver scope mount this Advanced Technology Inc Mosin Nagant Scope Mount gives you comfort and control with your optics. Color: Black. Fit: Mosin Nagant. Advanced technology inc mosin nagant scope mount. With bolt handle.

Remington 19440 Scope Mount for Remington 87011001187 $52.64 These easily installed lightweight 4 oz. shotgun scope mounts are perfect to add the magnification and precision of scope sighting to your shotgun. Several cross slots atop the mount for Weaver type rings allow adjustments for desired eye relief. Will fit models 870 1100 and model 1187 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 shotguns right and left handed. Available in blued or new Mossy Oak BreakUp finish. Type: 1Piece Base. Style: Weaver. Finish: Black.

Tipton 545454 1 in. and 30Mm Wheeler Complete Scope Mounting Kit $156.24 Scope Mounting Kit includes:. Instructional dvd. F.A.T. wrench torque screwdriver. 10 gunsmithing screwdrvr bits. 1 and 30mm ring lapping bars. 1 and 30mm alignment bars. Lapping bar handle. Lapping compound. Thread lock. Levellevellevel.

25mm Ring Diameter 4-inch Aluminum Aiming Sight Scope Mount $9.61 - 25mm Ring Diameter 4-inch Aluminum Aiming Sight Scope Mount- Shooting sights aiming scope mounts fit for all 25mm ring diameter sights scopes- Heavy duty aluminum construction rifle mounts- The rifle scope mounts is easy mounts and separation- Come with mini screwdriver

Gunsmithing Simplified $47.79 A National Rifle Association Library Book. Author: Macfarland, Harold E./ Christensen, Forrest Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 328 Publication Date: 2011/10/15 Language: English Dimensions: 11.02 x 8.27 x 0.69 inches