Local Company Working on Vehicle to detect IED's.
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Terramite Corporation Robotic Vehicle Tested at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Charleston, WV---June 28, 2006 ---Terramite announced today that it has completed the assessment testing of an unmanned route clearance and interrogation system based on its awarded subcontract from the National Center for Defense Robotics (NCDR), an initiative of the Technology Collaborative, a Pittsburgh based non-profit economic development organization. This assessment testing supports the NCDR’s prime contract with Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, in Crane, Indiana. The system is developed for use in potentially hazardous areas to clear explosives, rubble and debris. Terramite provided two units with multi-functional manual and robotic modes to the US Army Maneuver Support Center located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Robert Cunningham, President, says, “The unmanned remote controlled machines are designed and produced around our time tested commercial backhoe/loaders. The systems performed exceptionally well, and met or exceeded all Key Point Parameters. We feel it is an excellent tool for IED detection and deletion that will help save the lives of our Military Personnel in Iraq and future conflicts”.
about Terramite…
Terramite Corporation is the leading manufacturer of compact construction equipment. In business since 1965, Terramite is the pioneer of the compact tractor loader backhoe. The company has won numerous awards and has been recognized in the market for the innovative design of their construction equipment.
about NCDR….
The National Center for Defense Robotics, an initiative of The Technology Collaborative, pursues Department of Defense and other federal appropriations to fund and manage projects that accelerate the development and transition of robotics technologies to meet the requirements of defense-related unmanned systems, vehicles, and other applications. The NCDR is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
NEWS RELEASE:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Barbara Cavender
304.776.4231
Email: Barbara@terramite.com
Web Site: www.terramite.com
Terramite Corporation Robotic Vehicle Tested at Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Charleston, WV---June 28, 2006 ---Terramite announced today that it has completed the assessment testing of an unmanned route clearance and interrogation system based on its awarded subcontract from the National Center for Defense Robotics (NCDR), an initiative of the Technology Collaborative, a Pittsburgh based non-profit economic development organization. This assessment testing supports the NCDR’s prime contract with Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, in Crane, Indiana. The system is developed for use in potentially hazardous areas to clear explosives, rubble and debris. Terramite provided two units with multi-functional manual and robotic modes to the US Army Maneuver Support Center located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Robert Cunningham, President, says, “The unmanned remote controlled machines are designed and produced around our time tested commercial backhoe/loaders. The systems performed exceptionally well, and met or exceeded all Key Point Parameters. We feel it is an excellent tool for IED detection and deletion that will help save the lives of our Military Personnel in Iraq and future conflicts”.
about Terramite…
Terramite Corporation is the leading manufacturer of compact construction equipment. In business since 1965, Terramite is the pioneer of the compact tractor loader backhoe. The company has won numerous awards and has been recognized in the market for the innovative design of their construction equipment.
about NCDR….
The National Center for Defense Robotics, an initiative of The Technology Collaborative, pursues Department of Defense and other federal appropriations to fund and manage projects that accelerate the development and transition of robotics technologies to meet the requirements of defense-related unmanned systems, vehicles, and other applications. The NCDR is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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