WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North
America (QNA) today introduced the TALON V at the 2014 Association
of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
TALON V is the first and only tactical, man transportable robot
that has successfully completed the U.S. Army's TARDEC
Interoperability Profile (IOP) testing. Enhanced electronics and
software, and the ability to use third party components gives the
robot increased performance capabilities, flexibility, and system
level modularity for greater mission effectiveness.
Key features include:
- 16 total I/O ports including IOP A and B connectors
- JAUS AS4 compliant software that supports plug and play
discovery of IOP devices
- New and improved top speed and high torque drive motors capable
of climbing a 46 degree staircase
- 1080i HD and standard definition camera options
- IOP compliant, advanced heavy lift multi-degree of freedom
manipulator that can lift up to 65 pounds
- User-defined graphical interface
- Tool-less track tensioning system and improved
serviceability
"Throughout its history, TALON has had industry-first and
industry-leading features that protect the lives of those who
protect us," said Dr. Andrew Rogers,
president of QNA. "TALON V is another example of the innovation
that can happen when industry listens to and responds to the needs
of our country's military."
More than 4,000 of QNA's TALONs are deployed globally and used
for counter-improvised explosive device (CIED) missions, police
operations and domestic and international hazardous material
missions. To date, TALONs have participated in approximately
300,000 combat missions and have defeated over 50,000 IEDs.
On average, a U.S. military TALON robot in Iraq and Afghanistan is repaired as many as 13 times
from significant IED damage.
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North
America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, the FTSE250
company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:QQ.L). QNA
delivers world-class technology and revolutionary products to
defense, security and commercial markets worldwide. Our product
offerings include survivability, unmanned systems, power sensors,
control systems and transportation solutions. Customers rely on our
products to increase readiness, improve mission effectiveness,
streamline operations, increase situational awareness and enhance
security. QNA is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. For more information
visit www.qinetiq-na.com.
Contacts:
Michael Rudd
301-520-1248
mrudd@boscobel.com
Julie Collura
781-250-9618
Julie.Collura@QinetiQ-NA.com
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