Arms manufacturer KNDS France has clinched a contract to supply 10 NERVA-LG multi-purpose robots to the US Special Forces.
The lightweight, mobile, and intuitive platform is designed for reconnaissance and operational support as it conducts a range of tasks, including remote observation, detection, and jamming.
NERVA-LG is suited to traverse challenging terrains and hostile environments with improvised explosive devices and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, thanks to its ultra-robust, shock-resistant, and waterproof features.
One-Click System
It is designed as a “one-click system,” allowing for quick and easy changes.
The battery can be replaced with a single click, the platform can adapt to specific mission equipment, and the wheels or track can be reconfigured — all without the need for tools.
Specifications
KNDS engineered the system to be compact at 5 kilograms (11 pounds) and easily deployable by mounted and dismounted personnel. It also has semi-autonomous waypoint navigation to follow paths autonomously while enabling operator control for flexibility in military missions.
The robot platform can communicate at a range of over 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) when operating in optimal conditions, specifically in a line-of-sight scenario.
In more obstructed environments, such as dense forests, the range is reduced to around 500 meters (1,640 feet). Meanwhile, it can decrease to several hundred meters in urban areas.
The NERVA-LG features a front HD camera with 1280×720 pixel resolution, infrared sensitivity, and high-powered lights that enable it to operate in low-light conditions.
Additionally, the system incorporates a virtual pan-and-tilt capability that simulates movement electronically and it can capture and monitor expansive scenes due to its 120-degree horizontal field of view (FOV) and 60-degree vertical FOV.
Lastly, the robot boasts a 360-degree FOV through three standard cameras positioned on the left, right, and rear sides, with each camera having a resolution of 320×240 pixels, a 90-degree horizontal FOV, and a 71-degree vertical FOV.
