Unmanned and Autonomous Capability
Unmanned vehicles, robots and autonomous systems have become an accepted part of military capability and also offer credible solutions for a range of civil applications. The Hurn Proving Ground provides a safe area for autonomous trials of systems and vehicles over representative terrains and obstacles that might be encountered in service.
We reduce risk to programmes throughout our trials design, conduct and analysis services. We offer:
Watch the Mobile Test Rig and TITAN get put through their paces at Hurn Proving Ground
Collaborative research programme to redefine wheeled armoured vehicle mobility and capability. Imagine breaking away from the traditional picture of slow moving heavy tracked armoured vehicles to lighter, faster, more agile and highly fuel-efficient platforms; designed to operate at very high tempo, well within the enemy’s decision cycle and with increased survivability through agility, terrain access and tactical manoeuvrability.
During phase one of Dstl's Autonomous Last Mile Resupply programme, QinetiQ 's TITAN robot autonomously navigated a route over mixed terrain at the Hurn proving ground in Dorset, UK. The exercise demonstrated TITAN's ability to deliver supplies to troops stationed in dangerous environments where access is limited.
