tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882052432901743592024-03-05T20:04:34.880-08:00Altered ThinkingAltered Thinking from leader in Robotic Appliqué KitsBryan Berretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247724825135531920noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-61236074134270573292013-02-04T08:53:00.001-08:002013-03-08T12:08:12.457-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OPTION FOR LEGACY PRONTO4 KITS<span style="font-size: small;"> <b>Widely-used robotic appliqué kit converts
manned ground vehicles and surface vessels into optionally unmanned robotic
vehicles</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">Kairos Autonomi, Inc.</span></a>, a world
leader in robotic appliqué kits and developer of the Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué
Kit, has announced that current users of the Pronto4 can trade-in their
existing Pronto4 Series 2 or 3 and be upgraded to the latest version of the
kit, the Pronto4 Series 4. The upgrade option offers significant savings over
the purchase of a new kit.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">“We
have installed the Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit on more full-size vehicles and
vessels than any other robotic company in the world,” said Troy Takach,
President and CEO of Kairos Autonomi. “We want to provide our customers with every
opportunity to utilize the latest Pronto4 features and enhancements.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kairos
regularly solicits users for new feature recommendations<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=588205243290174359" name="_GoBack"></a>,
Takach said. These suggestions often result in new enhancements and
capabilities for the Pronto4. Current users interested in upgrading their
legacy Pronto4 can contact P4S4upgrade@kairosautonomi.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
<a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system_s4.html"><span style="color: #999999;">Pronto4 Series 4</span></a> can convert any manned
ground vehicle (steering-wheel and skid-steer) or surface vessel into an
optionally unmanned robotic vehicle. The vehicle or vessel retains its
human-operable capability. Two trained technicians can install the Pronto4 in
less than four hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Pronto4 Series 4 kit is comprised of the following modules<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Pronto4 runs on Windows 7, and can be configured to dual boot into Linux<o:p></o:p> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A services module that has serial, USB and
Ethernet connections<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Utility bays that house a variety of utility
modules, including:<o:p></o:p> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">10, 15, 20, 30, 100, 200 and 300 RPM intelligent
motor modules</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p>Standard PWM RC servo module (1-2 ms)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p>CANbus module</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p>Power and distribution modules</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p>3<sup>rd</sup> party developer module (kits
available<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;">V</span><span style="font-size: small;">ehicle Integration Module (VIM) for powering on
the Pronto4 and toggling between manual and unmanned mode<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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modules are connected via a standard frame and backplane that is available in
two sizes: the Pronto4 Series 4 Mini provides 4 utility bays; and the Pronto4
Series4 Planar provides 8 utility bays. In addition to the modules, a steering
ring actuates a vehicle’s steering wheel. Two steering ring options are
available: a standard ring with a perpendicular motor connection, and a right
angle motor connection that gives the actuator a much lower profile and enables
the orientation of the motor shaft to be positioned in any direction parallel
to the steering ring. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Vehicles
and vessels outfitted with the Pronto4 become an operate-by-wire platform, with
standard tele-operation and supervised autonomy capabilities. Users can also
integrate supplementary software and sensors for additional autonomous
capabilities. The Pronto is also JAUS interoperable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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users utilize the Pronto4 in a variety of applications:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">As an operate-by-wire platform for research and development
of sensors, software, etc.<o:p></o:p> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">As an unmanned moving ground target for test and
evaluation and training scenarios<o:p></o:p> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In range clearance operations where a vehicle is
operating in a repetitive or dangerous environment</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p>As an autopilot, allowing vehicle operators to
focus on other important tasks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In mining operations where haul trucks are
traveling a known path in a controlled environment<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-38111597604562084272013-01-22T07:55:00.000-08:002013-03-08T12:07:56.654-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI MOVES INTO LARGER FACILITY<b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">New global headquarters facilitates company’s rapid growth</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"><a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/">Kairos Autonomi, Inc.</a>, a worldwide leader in robotic appliqué kits and developer of the Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit, announced today it has moved its global headquarters to a larger facility to support recent and future growth. Although America’s economy continues to sputter, Kairos Autonomi has flourished, becoming the largest robotic manufacturer by volume of full-size unmanned ground vehicle systems in the world. This expansion necessitated the move to a larger facility in order to provide enhanced operational efficiency and sustained growth opportunities.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">“Consistently executing our company strategy has enabled us to deliver hundreds of robotic appliqué kits worldwide in just a few short years,” said Troy Takach, President and CEO of Kairos Autonomi. “As we accelerate our efforts and growth, our new facility will support our goal of delivering tens of thousands of unmanned vehicles worldwide.”</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">The new facility provides a more than ten-fold increase of space since the company started in 2006. The new facility includes:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Larger vehicle bays for holding more vehicles and larger vehicle types and sizes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A significant increase in office and meeting space to accommodate a sizeable increase of personnel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A centralized, cellular production area that utilizes lean manufacturing concepts to help streamline the production process when building Pronto4 components</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Expanded manufacturing capabilities that facilitates in-house processes</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;">Kairos will also continue to follow its ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System in the new facility. Kairos was the first robotics company since 2007 to be ISO9001:2008 registered.</span>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-30868453822944451702013-01-07T09:45:00.002-08:002013-03-08T12:07:38.509-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI COMPLETES THE FIRST PHASE OF DELIVERIES FOR NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU MOVING GROUND TARGET CONTRACT <b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Unmodified ranges equipped with necessary technologies to operate unmanned moving ground targets as part of training operations</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kairos Autonomi, Inc., a world leader in robotic appliqué kits and developer of the Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit, has completed the 1st phase of its base year contract to deliver unmanned moving ground targets at National Guard Bureau training ranges across the United States.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Working only two to three days at each range, the Kairos team modified the existing ranges and configured each of them for unmanned vehicle operation. Kairos personnel also installed radio infrastructure and ground control station hardware and software, and delivered an optionally unmanned moving ground target powered by the Pronto4.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">In addition to the hardware and software delivery and installation, Kairos personnel provided training to range personnel that will enable them to remotely operate the vehicles and maintain the radio and control station infrastructure for future missions. Kairos will complete phases two and three in the first half of 2013, and will continue releasing its Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kits to other ranges throughout the United States.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“As we demonstrated at Airburst Range, give us a small budget and a few days, and we can provide any range with the ability to operate and maintain unmanned ground or surface targets,” said Chandler Griffin, Director of Targets Programs at Kairos Autonomi. “Our effort with the National Guard Bureau shows our capability as a company to stand up existing ranges with solid infrastructure, robots and operational training in a short period of time.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit can be installed in about 4 hours by a trained team of two technicians. For each NGB range, the Pronto4 enables an unmanned vehicle to drive by remote control operation in conjunction with communications infrastructure. The Pronto4 can also be upgraded to provide GPS path following capability.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Pronto4 enables existing vehicles or surface vessels to be utilized as realistic, unmanned moving ground targets as part of training and test operations. Kairos supports a broad training range customer base and continues to develop cost-effective, high-quality hardware and software products for training range customers worldwide.</span></span>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-77916981647266822802012-11-19T11:41:00.000-08:002013-03-08T12:07:12.098-08:00NEW COST-EFFECTIVE, SELF-CLEANING CAMERA FILTER DEVELOPED FOR DIRTY, DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Created to address an unmanned vehicle
need, innovative filter design maintains clear camera view while ground vehicle
or surface vessel is in operation <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">We are exc<span style="font-size: small;">i</span>ted to introduced a Camera Roll-off Filter to
use along with the <a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system_s4.html">Pronto4
Robotic Appliqué Kit</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
filter consists of a protective shield that fits over the standard Kairos
Autonomi camera and mechanically self-cleans while the vehicle is in motion.
This provides the camera with a clear view, as well as a longer lifespan that
can shoot 100 frames through its own self-cleaning process. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“Kairos
Autonomi has recognized the need for a self-cleaning camera filter through its experience
with customers, ranges and testing sites,” said Troy Takach, President and CEO
of Kairos Autonomi. “With this information Kairos has developed an economical
and simple Camera Roll-off Filter, similar to those that professional racecar
drivers use to keep their field of vision clear during races.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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filter includes the following specifications:<o:p></o:p> </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Distinctive, durable, lightweight metal canister
design<o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">About 2 ½ inches wide and 8 inches long<o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Innovative design protects camera in dusty and
harsh weather conditions <o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Reliability<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=588205243290174359" name="_GoBack"></a> and
functionality is smooth during operation<o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assembly and installation is simple and allows
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Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-87359837371587992142012-10-23T15:18:00.001-07:002013-03-08T12:06:14.636-08:00DRS TECHNOLOGIES TEAMS WITH KAIROS AUTONOMI, INC. TO PRODUCE AND SUPPORT MOVING LAND TARGETS <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">DRS Technologies, Inc. a Finmeccanica Company, announced its
Sustainment Systems division has teamed with Kairos Autonomi, Inc. to jointly
market, produce and support autonomous and semi-autonomous moving land targets
for advanced aircraft training for U.S. and international military customers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The partnership
will leverage Kairos’ Pronto4Robotic Appliqué Kit operate-by-wire technology,
which converts manned vehicles into optionally unmanned vehicles with the
ability to operate either by teleoperation, semi-autonomously or autonomously.
Coupled with DRS’ <st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country>
and international reach, program management, manufacturing, field service support
and logistics capability, the team is positioned well with the technology,
skills and resources to provide enhanced and more realistic pilot training
scenarios for ground targets at substantially lower cost than currently
available in the market.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“Providing air
forces with more realistic and robust ground training scenarios will
substantially increase the effectiveness of pilots and enhance the safety of
ground forces. Kairos’ unique drive-by-wire technology and proven success in
the unmanned systems market, coupled with DRS’ capabilities in intelligent
systems and global customer reach offers a cost-effective way to improve the
training of military forces around the world,” says Joseph Matteoni, vice
president and general manager of DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. “We look forward
to bringing the best of our two companies together to assist our U.S. and
international customers and war fighters in fielding the best training
solutions in the world.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Currently
operating under a program of record with the U.S. Navy and programs with
several international customers, Kairos has already begun penetrating the
moving land targets market. Kairos’ Pronto4 is a market leader in large vehicle
robotic systems worldwide. Employing unique, proprietary technology, Kairos is
able to create robotic solutions from ordinary ground vehicles in a matter of
hours through its unique hardware and software interfaces into existing vehicle
systems. This capability creates the possibility of converting existing
vehicles in inventory into advanced targeting platforms for aircraft training
and providing real-time feedback on pilot performance, all at a fraction of the
cost of existing training methods and technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“The Pronto4 is
the most widely used robotic appliqué kit for full-size vehicles in the world
by volume,” says Troy Takach, President of Kairos Autonomi. “We believe this
agreement with DRS will further our goal of providing capable and
cost-effective robotic technologies to a wide range of applications worldwide.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-72078603905670426692012-10-11T12:43:00.001-07:002013-03-08T12:06:39.617-08:00UNMANNED VEHICLE LEADER KAIROS AUTONOMI AWARDED MILITARY CONTRACT FOR SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE KITS<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Fully operational remote vehicle systems to
be delivered to training ranges and used as moving targets <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.kairosautonomi.com/" style="color: #cccccc; line-height: 18px;">Kairos Autonomi, Inc.</a><span style="color: white; line-height: 18px;">,</span> a world leader in
robotic appliqué kits and developer of the <a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system_s4.html" style="color: #cccccc; line-height: 18px;">Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit</a>, has been awarded a
contract by the Army National Guard for moving land targets.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Kairos
Autonomi will equip 12 Army National Guard ranges across the nation with
Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kits, ground control stations and radio infrastructure.
The hardware, software and infrastructure will provide each range with remote
moving targets controlled from range facilities with full video and radio control.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“This is a
natural extension of our position as a market leader in unmanned moving ground
and surface targets,” said
Troy Takach, President and CEO of Kairos Autonomi. “Kairos Autonomi is the
largest robotic manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicle systems in the world by
volume, and our presence in the test and training markets will only grow as we
continue to expand.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Pronto4 is a robotic appliqué kit that allows vehicles to drive themselves by
following a pre-defined GPS path or by remote controlled operation. The kit can
be installed in most vehicles in about 1-2 man days. The kits provide realistic
moving target that enhances realistic training and test environments for military
personnel<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=588205243290174359" name="_GoBack"></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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deliverables at each range may include site infrastructure and support
requirements, vehicles can also be configured for laser operations. The Period
of Performance (POP) is expected to be 12 months.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923250895360014451noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-12982087218624940352012-09-20T08:45:00.000-07:002013-03-08T12:05:28.614-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI INTRODUCES NEW TELE-OP ONLY KIT FOR UNMANNED MOVING TARGET DESTRUCTIVE TEST OR TRAINING OPERATIONS<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kit introduced in response to customer need
for a cost-effective moving land target solution as part of specific training
or weapons testing requirements<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999;"> <a href="http://www.kairosautonomi.com/">Kairos Autonomi, Inc.</a></span>, a world
leader in robotic appliqué kits, has introduced a tele-op only kit that enables
an existing vehicle to operate as an unmanned moving ground target.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
tele-op only kit, which will be shown at the NDIA Targets conference and
exhibition on Oct. 2-4, 2012, in Orlando, Florida, is engineered to meet
specific market demands for a cost-effective, tele-op only kit that can be used
in a destructive test or training requirement.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“Destructive
test and training needs a low-cost tele-op option for on-demand and dynamic movements,”
said Chandler Griffin, Director of Targets Programs of Kairos Autonomi. “This
kit was created to meet those demands for destructive training and weapons
testing.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Because
the kit fills a specific market niche, it includes an upgrade path to become a
smarter robot as required by operational requirements. These upgrades include
GPS path following, vehicle deconfliction and supervised autonomy capabilities.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
tele-op only kit allows for vehicle operation at speeds in excess of 90 mph,
giving the operator the maneuverability to adjust the vehicle’s route and speed
with minimal time and effort. This decreases the potential for trainees to
forecast upcoming preprogrammed scenarios during training exercises.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
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built-in CPU, controlling the steering, transmission, brake and throttle
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otherwise unserviceable Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO)
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results back to Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for immediate
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Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09797700391443508632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-27741496498958165982012-09-05T08:58:00.003-07:002013-03-08T12:05:12.526-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI HIRES DIRECTOR OF MOVING LAND TARGETS PROGRAMS<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>C</b><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">handler Griffin Brought In to Grow
Domestic Targets Markets<br /><br /> </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.kairosautonomi.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">KairosAutonomi, Inc.</span></a>, a world leader in robotic appliqué kits and the developer
of the <a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system_s4.html">Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit</a> for unmanned ground vehicle and moving target systems,
announced today the hiring of Walter Chandler Griffin as the Director of
Targets Programs. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Griffin
has years of professional practice in Unmanned Ground Targets. He has managed
operational services for unmanned system applications and provided custom
designs and manufacturing of complex prototypes for civil and military use. In
addition, Griffin has overseen the design, success, manufacture, and operation of
over 120 Unmanned Ground Targets (UGT) systems for special weapons and training
scenarios.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />“Chandler
Griffin has an impressive track record of operational excellence,” said Troy
Takach, President and CEO of Kairos Autonomi. “His background and comprehensive
work experience in Unmanned Ground Target systems will further cement Kairos’
position as the leader in moving land targets systems and services.” </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br />Mr.
Griffin is an industrial partner with the Center for Robot Assisted Search and
Rescue at Texas A&M University.
He also donated four months of his time and knowledge to provide urban search
and rescue support to FEMA during Hurricane Katrina operating Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles and clearing buildings safe to search.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Prior
to coming to Kairos Autonomi, Griffin was the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
for Coastal Defense, Inc. and Nomad Worldwide, LLC. Griffin
attended Valdosta
State University,
where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Griffin will be at the NDIA <span class="yiv1892537155grame"><span style="color: black;">Targets, UAVS & Range
Operations conference in Orlando, FL, </span></span><span style="color: black;">October
2-4, 2012. Visit Kairos’ booth, #301, to learn more about the systems and
services Kairos can offer to the training and targets community.</span></span></span></span>Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09797700391443508632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-76857917572423251232012-08-21T07:17:00.001-07:002013-03-08T12:03:45.238-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI INTRODUCES ITS HIGH PERFORMANCE AETHERIC RADIO<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Proven Multi-Application Ground Robotics Radio
Offers Maximum Connectivit<span style="font-size: small;">y</span><br /><br /> </b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">We have introduced a new high performance, cost-effective Aetheric radio for use with the <a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system_s4.html"><span style="color: #999999;">Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué
Kit</span></a>.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTGlkoMTV-ZfAPllvW6ae2Q1hNgT2_6q5jKpmXICuinG2oAaTOAwtY41Ahl2Kl-qOwf7TVa06o_7Z0TIm_c1uoGp_zVwi8F7le6A2GJezglBh_FY-9b98DNB5OMjSNh9K1M0RVCcqgX0Q/s1600/AethericLarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTGlkoMTV-ZfAPllvW6ae2Q1hNgT2_6q5jKpmXICuinG2oAaTOAwtY41Ahl2Kl-qOwf7TVa06o_7Z0TIm_c1uoGp_zVwi8F7le6A2GJezglBh_FY-9b98DNB5OMjSNh9K1M0RVCcqgX0Q/s200/AethericLarge.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Available
with a variety of radio frequencies to maximize connectivity in a
point-to-point, bridging or fused network configuration, the Aetheric radio
offers reliability at a competitive price. The radio is sheltered in a waterproof,
dustproof, NEMA-67 rated outdoor enclosure that includes 1, 2, or 4 N-type
antenna options, a quick disconnect RJ-45 connector and silicone-rubber gasket.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
radio weighs 3 pounds (1.36kg) and is capable of temperatures of -45C to +90C.
The radios power supply comes from 9-28 VDC over Ethernet and is RoHS
compliant.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">“Our
Aetheric radio has proven its capability and flexibility with great results for
our end users in a range of applications,” said Troy Takach, President and CEO
of Kairos Autonomi. “We are providing a ground radio solution that offers
connectivity, frequency and diagnostic flexibility at a practical price.”</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Benefits
of the Aetheric radios are as follows:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Rugged enclosure allows for
use in extreme environments</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">High bandwidth capability
enables a variety of applications (data, voice, video) </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Flexible mounting brackets
allow for operation in any situation </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Configurable for
point-to-point, fused or multi-path communications </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">J/F 12 authorization for
Moving Land Targets (10144)</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Proven operations with ground
robotics </span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Other bands available,
including Military, Civilian, NATO and Federal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>
Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09797700391443508632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-66588123947546941812012-07-31T09:35:00.001-07:002013-03-08T12:04:09.517-08:00KAIROS AUTONOMI RELEASES PRONTO4 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kairos
Autonomi®, a world leader in manufacturing robotic appliqué kits, has
released three product innovations to enhance Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit
functionality in support of Kairos’ growing domestic and international base. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
three product enhancements — installation, support and test sets, Pronto4
native power from either 12 or 24V, and a right angle steering ring — will be
on display in Kairos’ booth (#4215) at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle
Systems International (AUVSI) 2012 tradeshow to be held in Las Vegas Aug. 6-9. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“These
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Pronto4,” said Troy Takach, President and CEO of Kairos Autonomi. “We are
empowering our customers worldwide with additional knowledge and capability
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distributors worldwide. </span></span></li>
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convenient kit, the Installation Hardware Set includes all of the
brackets, adapters, disconnects, tools, nuts, screws and documentation
needed to install a Pronto4.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Support Hardware
Set provides standard and non- standard brackets, screws, adapters,
disconnects and attachments for supporting users in remote or
international locations with five or more Pronto4s. </span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Test Board Set
allows developers and distributors to perform field test and diagnostics
of Pronto4 systems functionality and allows end users to field qualify a
Pronoto4 from an ATP, which is helpful when the Pronto4 may have been
damaged due to a destructive field test or training event.<br /></span></span> </li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Native 12 or 24V power
source: the Pronto4 Robotic Appliqué Kit has been enhanced to natively
accept either a 12 or 24V power source. This allows a tighter integration
with military, industrial and commercial vehicles.</span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Right-angle Steering Ring: Kairos Autonomi has
modified its standard steering ring actuator to utilize a right angle gearbox
that moves the steering motor parallel to the steering ring rather than at a
90-degree angle. The right angle gearbox provides a much lower profile and
enables the orientation of the motor shaft to be oriented in any direction
parallel to the steering ring without losing any power and functionality. The
ring also allows the actuator to fully disengage when driving manually.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09797700391443508632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588205243290174359.post-64518835172425628922011-03-25T07:54:00.000-07:002013-03-08T12:04:38.312-08:00GESTURE BASED DRIVING - VERSION 1<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Concept</b></span></span> <br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Use natural body motion to teleoperate a <a href="http://kairosautonomi.com/pronto4_system.html">Pronto4 </a>equipped vehicle. Natural motions like moving a hand clockwise would cause the vehicle to drive to the right and moving your hands backwards would apply the brake, etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Design</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are many ways to capture motion. We decided to first try the <a href="http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/EZ430-Chronos">eZ430-Chronos</a> development watch from Texas Instruments. It has a 3-axis accelerometer with a radio available in three frequencies: 433MHz, 868MHz, and 900Mhz. Using one or more of these watches we can capture arm motion. We will use this information to translate the arm motion into driving commands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Proof of Concept</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Getting the accelerometer information from the watch is straightforward. The watch transmits the data to a USB radio that is plugged into a host computer which is registered as a serial port. A simple Python script was used to read the serial port and translate the motion into the proper commands. The commands were then transmitted via Aetheric mesh radios from the base station to the H1 using our SharedLink protocol. Rotating the wrist causes steering in that direction, moving the arm up applies brake and moving the arm down applies throttle. Buttons on the watch are used to put the vehicle in and out of modes of operation including teleop mode and engine state. Note that all this was done using the stock firmware that came shipped with the device.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Results</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The proof of concept was done quickly, taking only an afternoon to code up but the results are encouraging. Further development will include implementing a deadman switch, improved motion control and more control over the sub-functions of the vehicle like shifting.</span><br />
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