The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and Fort Hood III Corps want you to demonstrate your innovative and new unmanned ground systems technologies to the U.S. Army user and research and development communities at the Robotics Rodeo at Fort Hood, TX, Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2009.
The Robotics Rodeo demonstration is not a competition or sole source justification but, rather, a market research event to see if your technology will potentially benefit Army robotics programs. The Robotics Rodeo has two opportunities for you to demonstrate your technology in either, or both, the Extravaganza and Robotic Technology Observation, Demonstration and Discussion (RTOD2) demonstrations.
Mission Statement:
III Corps and TARDEC hosts a Robotics Rodeo from 31AUG-04SEP09 on Fort Hood to motivate the robotics industry,
educate Soldiers, developers, and key decision makers, and observe the current state of robotic technologies in order to
encourage the development of autonomous systems supporting warfighter operational needs.
Objective:
A combination of task-based open events and freestyle demonstration for market research, not source selection.
This will be an opportunity for all the robotics industry with products at or above TRL 6 to demonstrate them in a
military operating environment.
The Extravaganza:
Is a single point of contact for both the government and industry for networking opportunities between industry, Soldiers and government representatives. It is also an opportunity to discuss robotics with key government decision makers. The Extravaganza will also offer freestyle demonstrations and vendor booths. Please click on the Extravaganza tab for registration and further details.
RTOD2:
Robotic Technology Observation, Demonstration and Discussion (RTOD2) is a multi-phased, continuous process designed to improve robotic capabilities with the help of industry. RTOD2 is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your technology to government stakeholders so they can identify and leverage industry’s investment in advanced technologies. We are looking for qualified technology that has been tested and demonstrated. Please click on the RTOD2 tab for more information.
All U.S. citizens are welcome to attend the Robotics Rodeo Extravaganza free of charge pending completion of the visitors form.
Forms can be submitted via e-mail to DAMI_RoboticsRodeo@conus.army.mil in PDF format with "VF [Your Name]" in the subject line.
Extravaganza Visitor Form
