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Goes Over All Terrain (GOAT) Vehicle
Technology Category: Mobile Robotic Platform
Description:
The GOAT concept combines several emerging technologies to
provide a vehicle with outstanding capabilities. Analysis
of the performance of the GOAT is summarized in the table
below. Planned developments of key technologies will greatly
enhance the performance of the vehicle, opening up new mission
possibilities for the MOUT/Urban settings.
Summary of Offered Robotic System
Category |
GOAT Metrics |
|
Vehicle Weight |
120 kg (265 lbs) |
|
Acoustic Signature Stationary |
Inaudible at 10 meters |
|
Acoustic Signature Slow Movement |
Much less than HUMMWV |
|
Thermal Signature |
Very low |
|
Range on One Battery Charge |
40 km (25 mi) |
|
Obstacles |
.40 m |
|
Soft Terrain |
Yes |
|
Water |
Yes |
|
Speed on Roads |
16 km/hr (10 mph) |
|
Speed Cross Country |
12 km/hr (7. 5 mph) |
|
Transportation |
Common Military Transport |
|
Airdrop by Parafoil |
Yes |
The GOAT combines a novel drive configuration, and advanced control and autonomy schemes to provide a new level of performance.
Point of Contact: Mike Dodson (509) 375-2039