DIU: Soldier Robotic Controller Program

Due Date: 30 March 2021 Description: Soldier Robotic Controller Program Overview: The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks commercial solutions for prototyping and fielding of a Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) capable of controlling multiple types of robotic platforms including both air and ground-based unmanned systems.

Category

Opportunity

DoD Communities of Interest

C4I

Subject

Soldier Robotic Controller Program

Due Date

2021-03-30 23:59:59 US/Eastern Time

Government Organization

DIU

Description
Soldier Robotic Controller Program Overview: The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks commercial solutions for prototyping and fielding of a Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) capable of controlling multiple types of robotic platforms including both air and ground-based unmanned systems. Software only proposals, including control applications, will not be considered as part of this prototyping effort. Companies may submit a proposed solution including more than one configuration of the controller, and should only submit one solution brief in total. Solutions must reduce operator workload and demonstrate the feasibility of seamless integration via open interfaces with currently fielded soldier equipment.

Configuration Requirements: Solution briefs should provide a detailed overview of your proposed solution to one or more of the following controller configurations:

Tactical Wearable: input device(s) that can be operably connected with an Android-based end user device to serve as a body-worn robotic control system. Companies may submit individual components of this configuration including joystick or gesture controllers, cables and interconnects, data link modularity solutions, and any other relevant subsystems, but not the display. Tactical Wearable solutions will be required to interface with Nett Warrior; an ICD for the system will be provided to any vendor(s) selected for award.

Tactical Handheld: a handheld controller consisting of all required controller components in an easy to handle form, occupy <200 in^3 volume, and operate both with and without any external cables, wires, or power supply. The controller must demonstrate the ability to connect to USB compliant devices. The controller, without radio, should have a screen-on operating capability of at least 4 hours from a single charge. The controller should demonstrate at least an IP-53 rating. Companies should submit a description of the proposed solution’s gamepad type buttons, joysticks, and other physical control items integrated into and pluggable into the controller.

Mounted: a hub capable of extending the peripherals of a handheld controller including additional displays, input/output devices, LAN connectivity, audio, and more. The hub should be capable of providing power via a power delivery port.

Website

https://www.diu.mil/work-with-us/submit-solution/PROJ01298