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From: sparks@seas.gwu.edu (Paul Sparks)
Subject: Info request on robotics applications projects
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Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1992 22:28:43 GMT
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'm working on a survey study to correlate DoD and non-DoD robotics
technology and applications.  I have the DOE/NE University Program in
Advanced Robotics 1990-1994 Plan, the OSD UGV Master Plan, and some
other (mostly DoD) odds and ends.  I would especially like to hear
(email) from anyone who knows about/is working on robotics technology
& applications in:

        *  environmental cleanup & monitoring
        *  energy production (conventional and nuclear utililities)
        *  security (law enforcement, corrections, security patrols)
        *  surveillance (environmental, counterterrorism, counternarcotics)
        *  hazardous materials handling

--both in focused/supported programs as well as about concepts that
are seeking sponsorship for development support.

For the purposes of this study, robots are broadly defined to include
everything from tele-operation to full autonomy.

Although sensors are critical to effectiveness in any of the areas
above, sensors in themselves are not a focus of the study.  We are
interested in sensor developments that are focused on solving a
particular robotics problem, however.


We also anticipate that there may be novel ideas for using robotics
technology in the areas listed above - that could be articulated as
new needs, or holes in current requirements concepts.  I'd like to
hear about them, too.

I am not associated directly with robotics development or with R&D
funding - which means that I won't rip off your ideas, but can't offer
funding support, either.  HOWEVER, I promise that I *will* bring
new/good concepts to the attention of government technology managers
who could support them.

Please email to hull@aic.nrl.navy.mil or sparks@sparko.gwu.edu (with
"hull" or "robotics technology" in the subject line).  

- Kent Hull


