Overview
Autonomous Robotic Training Systems (ARTs) transform live fire from 'training against an army of static targets' -- to 'training against an army of intelligent robots'. Renting ARTs costs far less than building and maintaining fixed target infrastructure.
ARTs are a 'transformational' readiness technology that triples soldier lethality "in just one day." Lethality is needed today, not 5-10 years from now, while the Army waits for future technology. ARTs help create 'pre combat veterans' to win 'the Fight Tonight' against a near-peer.
ARTs transform live fire training from a simple 'marksmanship exercise' into a complex 'decision-making exercise' -- under the stress and chaos of a firefight. Which target is the greatest threat? Which targets are civilians? Shoot one robot, and the rest scatter for cover - or self-organize an autonomous counterattack. Instead of the dubious 'skill' of shooting at targets presenting at visually obvious berm locations, soldiers can train in live fire against a thinking, adaptive, and unpredictable enemy force.
ARTs are affordable for any unit. No purchase is needed, robots can be rented with O&M funds for a day, a week, or a year.
Autonomous Robotic Training Systems (ARTs) are a transformational training technology that triples soldier lethality "in just one day". Live-fire training against AI-driven, LIDAR-equipped robots transforms 'training against static targets' into 'training against intelligent adversaries.' It's one of eight entirely new training modes.
ARTs are far cheaper than fixed target infrastructure. It's the fastest cheapest way to modernize ranges, while providing vastly superior training to our Soldiers.