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Media Partners: www.UnmannedSystemsSummit.com Advanced spectrum management for improved ISR Unique operational needs of the Army Special Operations forces Fielding systems of multiple UGVs/UAVs with levels of varying autonomy Developing mission-centric plug-and-play payloads and software interoperability This must-attend conference will showcase discussions by DoD and DHS leaders on the most critical demands, current initiatives, and shared operational challenges for unmanned systems, including: Speakers include: June 28 – 30, 2010 Washington, DC Metro Area Advancing the Integrated Roadmap for Robotic Combat Tasks presents a training conference: LTG Michael Vane, USA Deputy Commanding General, Futures/Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, US Army Training and Doctrine Command BG Raymond Palumbo, USA Deputy Commanding General, US Army Special Operations Command Paige Atkins, SES Director, Defense Spectrum Organization COL Christopher Miller, USA PEO-Rotary Wing, Special Operations Research Development and Acquisitions Center, USSOCOM COL Robert J. Sova, USA TRADOC Capability Manager, UAS CAPT Mike Carter, USN SSC Pacific Unmanned Systems Branch, SPAWAR Glenn Rizzi Deputy Director, Army UAS CoE Covering ground, air, and underwater systems!

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Media Partners:

www.UnmannedSystemsSummit.com

• Advanced spectrum management for improved ISR • Unique operational needs of the Army Special Operations forces • Fielding systems of multiple UGVs/UAVs with levels of varying autonomy • Developing mission-centric plug-and-play payloads and software interoperability

This must-attend conference will showcase discussions byDoD and DHS leaders on the most critical demands, currentinitiatives, and shared operational challenges for unmannedsystems, including:

Speakers include:June 28 – 30, 2010 • Washington, DC Metro AreaAdvancing the Integrated Roadmap for Robotic Combat Tasks

presents a training conference:

LTG Michael Vane, USADeputy Commanding General,Futures/Director, ArmyCapabilities Integration Center,US Army Training and DoctrineCommand

BG Raymond Palumbo, USADeputy Commanding General, USArmy Special OperationsCommand

Paige Atkins, SESDirector, Defense SpectrumOrganization

COL Christopher Miller, USAPEO-Rotary Wing, SpecialOperations ResearchDevelopment and AcquisitionsCenter, USSOCOM

COL Robert J. Sova, USATRADOC Capability Manager, UAS

CAPT Mike Carter, USNSSC Pacific Unmanned SystemsBranch, SPAWAR

Glenn RizziDeputy Director, Army UAS CoE

Covering ground,air, and

underwatersystems!

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IDGA’s Unmanned Ground SystemsSummit is your opportunity to interactand network with representatives fromrelated military units/organizations,government agencies,manufacturers/contractors, andtechnology service providers. Attendeeswill include Program Managers andProject Managers, Branch Heads, ProjectLeads, Chiefs, Commanders, Scientists,and Engineers with the followingresponsibilities:• Unmanned Sensors• Intelligent Systems• Propulsion• Surveillance• Research & Development• Computer Science• CBRN• Engineering• Reconnaissance• Counter IED• Border Security• Business Development• Control Systems• Testing & Training

The Institute forDefense &Government

Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisaninformation-based organization dedicatedto the promotion of innovative ideas inpublic service and defense through liveconferences and events. We bringtogether speaker panels and eventscomprised of military and governmentprofessionals while attracting delegateswith decision-making power from military,government, and defense industries. Formore information, please visitwww.idga.org.

In addition to our liveevents, IDGA alsooffers an onlinecommunitydedicated to providing defense industryprofessionals with breaking news,business opportunities, introductions,podcasts, webinars, and presentationsfrom key industry leaders. Members of ouronline community are able to extend theirlive event experience and interact with thedefense industry by leveraging theopportunity to network, share ideas,best practices, and business solutions.Join our community today atwww.idga.org!

Here’s what people are saying about IDGA’s Unmanned Systems Summit:

“Excellent, thought provoking” -NAVAIR

“Very well run! Audience and speakers had a good mix ofexpertise and high degree of interest. Good questions and side

board discussions” - Product Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center

“Fantastic job organizing and orchestrating another valuableconference” -USAF

“What I wanted to receive out of the conference wasaccomplished.” -Communications Engineer, SAIC

Who You will Meet

About IDGA

Get morefromIDGA.org!

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IDGA’s Unmanned Systems Summit is the event for those determined to advance thedevelopment and implementation of unmanned systems. By attending this year’sSummit, you have the unique opportunity to hear from and interact with respectivemilitary and government branches in the unmanned systems community.

Attend this Summit to learn about existing challenges, needs, and R&D efforts underwayfor filling the current capability gaps and for meeting distinct and shared demands.

Return to work with ready-to-use research and business development plans that involve:

• Robot software interoperability• Unmanned VTOLS: challenges and current R&D efforts• Modular payloads and multi-platform UV controls• Next generation autonomous and micro-robotic systems• Advancements in unmanned common architectures

and inter-service compatibility

Join this discussion! Act now and reserve your place among the top unmanned systemsexperts at this critical event. Register today by logging on towww.UnmannedSystemsSummit.com or by calling 1-800-882-8684.

www.UnmannedSystemsSummit.com

June 28 – 30, 2010 • Washington, DC Metro Area

Advancing the Integrated Roadmap for Robotic Combat Tasks

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June 28th!

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Applications for Advanced Microsystems from the Army Research Laboratory

Registration and Coffee

8:00 am – 10:00am

7:30 am

Lunch12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Networking Break1:45 pm – 2:15 pm

In complex terrain, such as caves and mountains, or an urban environment,autonomous platforms provide operational capabilities to the warfighter thatwould otherwise be costly, impossible, or deadly to achieve. Futureenhancements to warfighting capabilities require a reduction in platform sizeand the cohesive operation of multiple platforms that operate with little or nodirect human supervision and can support personnel operating in a variety ofdangerous environments. The Army Research Laboratory has thereforeestablished a Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology CollaborativeTechnology Alliance to perform enabling research and transition technologythat will enhance warfighter's tactical situational awareness in urban andcomplex terrain by enabling the autonomous operation of a collaborativeensemble of multifunctional, mobile microsystem.

Join us for this in-depth and interactive series of high level discussions that focus on enhancing the warfighter's tacticalsituational awareness by advancing unmanned systems operations. Discussions will range from research initiatives on therobotic micro scale, to the next generation in autonomous systems.

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Utilizing microsystems for the warfighter

For speaking opportunities, contact Monica Mckenzie 212-885-2722

Fielding Systems of Multiple UGVs with Varying Levels of Autonomy10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The world has been controlling vehicles using tele-op control devices for half acentury now. We are all aware that operators find it difficult to control vehiclesbeyond line of sight communications, and also find that operator fatigue is avery real and costly problem. In addition, there are no economies of scale thattake place by having a single user control a single vehicle remotely.

Understanding this challenge, delegates have the opportunity to discuss“User Supervised Autonomy” along with other vehicle control solutions thatwill provide enhanced capabilities to many military and industrialapplications. These technologies have been tested in markets such asmilitary, mining, agriculture, public safety, area security, training, and more.

Topics to be covered:• Multi-vehicle coordination and control• Distributed control using JAUS• Enhanced tele-op with 3-D immersive display• Retrofit vehicle automation

How you will benefit:• Multi-vehicle control: lessons learned and steps moving forward• Know how to take JAUS to the next level of distributed control• Understand 3-D technologies that reduce operator fatigue• Learn when to use retrofit kits vs. custom vehicle integration

Mr. Paul Lewis, Director of Software Engineering, AutonomousSolutions, Inc.

SPAWAR SSC Pacific Unmanned Systems Branch: Advances in Autonomous Operations2:15 pm – 4:15pm

The Unmanned Systems Branch conducts research and development inrobotics, sensor fusion, communications, and human-machine interfaces forphysical security and remote tactical surveillance applications. Corecompetencies include mobile robotics, multiple-robot software architecture,remote sensors, and man-machine interfaces. This session however, willemphasize SPAWAR work with developing capabilities for autonomouslaunching, recapturing, refueling, and re-launching vertical-takeoff-and-landing unmanned air vehicles from unmanned ground vehicles and remoteground stations.

Topics to be covered:• Update on the Autonomous UAV Mission System (AUMS) project• Developing technologies for automated launching, landing, refueling,

and rearming of small Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned

Aerial Vehicles (UAVs.) (This effort is sponsored by the Office of theSecretary of Defense, Joint Robotics Program)

How you will benefit: • Learn how technologies being developed under the AUMS project will

increase the effective payload-range of VTOL UAVs via automatedreplenishment

• Learn how to cooperative tasking of UAVs and UGVs can lead to theperformance of complex tasks such as mine clearing

CAPT Mike Carter, USN, SSC Pacific Unmanned Systems Branch,SPAWAR

ARCIC Unmanned Systems Update

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

• Unmanned systems: requirements for a joint warfighting environment• Design, development and integration – from concept, to capability

LTG Michael Vane, USA, Deputy Commanding General,Futures/Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, United StatesArmy Training and Doctrine Command

Autonomous UGV focus

VTOL focus and JRP Update

Topics to be covered:• Evaluation of critical design factors• The fundamental underpinnings for autonomous operation of distributed,

mobile, multi-modal sensing micro-systems• Applications for military use

How you will benefit:• Develop an understanding of mechanics for small UAVs / UGVs needed to

obtain desired mobility objectives• Learn about microsystem architectures through the development and

application of modeling and design tools, and through experimentation andanalysis

Dr. Joseph Mait, Collaborative Alliance Manager, Micro AutonomousSystems and Technology, Army Research Laboratory

Advancing Future Force CapabilitiesMaster Class Monday, June 28th, 2010

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

7:15 Registration and Coffee

8:15 Welcome and Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

8:30 Meeting the Unique Needs of the Army SpecialOperations Forces with Unmanned Systems• Leveraging existing systems to manage costs while catering

to warfighter needs• Requirements for current and future programs• Next generation applications for psy-opsBG Raymond Palumbo, USADeputy Commanding GeneralUS Army Special Operations Command

9:15 Spectrum Management for Unmanned ISR• Advancing ISR capabilities across the Armed Services• Current initiatives and challenges for future opportunities• Future roadmap towards efficient ISRPaige Atkins, SESDirector, Defense Spectrum Organization (DISA)

10:00 Networking Break

10:45 Army UAS Roadmap• Updates on Class I UAVs • Optionally piloted surveillance and reconnaissance systems –

current capabilities and future program initiatives• Army UAS interoperability – the path aheadMr. Timothy OwingsDeputy Project Manager, Army UAS PEO, RedstoneArsenal, AL

11:30 JIEDDO – Back from Theater: A Warfighter’s PerspectiveHear it straight from the end-user during this interactivesession! Return to work with a ready-to-use set ofrequirements for unmanned systems designed to counter IEDs.CSM Todd Burnett, USASenior Enlisted Advisor, Joint Improvised ExplosiveDevice Defeat Organization

12:15 Lunch

1:30 Navy Perspective: Updates from NRL• Fuel Cell Powered UUV/ UAVs• Current progress on Phase II Experimental Fuel Cell (XFC)

unmanned aerial system (UAS) • Long endurance expendable UASs for ISRDr. Warren SchultzChemistry Division, Naval Research Laboratory

2:15 Unmanned Common Architecture Program(MCAP) Development and Network CentricFlight Tests• MCAP overview: expected improvements over currently

fielded mission processing architectures• Mission equipment integration approach• Network centric experimentation: results and future activitiesDale JohnsonDeputy Director Systems Integration, US Army AviationApplied Technology Directorate

3:00 Networking Break

3:45 Robotic Strategy Update from TRADOCArmy Robotics Strategy Update• Robotic performances to guide Army and industry research

and development • Senior leader direction and studies• Various systems-based roadmapsCOL Craig Effinger, USAChief S&T Division, Accelerated and Capabilities DivisionDirectorate, ARCIC, TRADOC

4:30 A Cerebellum to Multiple Missions and Robots• Lessons learned about robot software interoperability• Developing mission-centric plug and play payloads• Obstacles and opportunities for fielding robot intelligenceDavid BruemmerFormer Technical Director, Unmanned Ground VehiclesIdaho National Laboratory

5:15 Update from the UAS Center of Excellence• UAS payloads, common architectures, and logistics• Human and control element• Update on the RoadmapGlenn RizziDeputy Director, Army UAS CoE

6:00 End of Day One

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8:15 Welcome and Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

8:30 VTOLS: Challenges and Current R&D Efforts• A160T Hummingbird Update• Mission scenarios/potential payloads• System integration & developmentCOL Christopher Miller, USAPEO-Rotary Wing, Special Operations ResearchDevelopment and Acquisitions Center, USSOCOM

9:15 Marine Corps Ground RoboticsExperimentation and S&T Objectives• Focus of experimentation on autonomous delivery of

sustainment to the tactical level• Marine Corps S&T objectives aimed at developing future

UGVs to support USMC Vision & Strategy 2025• Marine Corps experience with Gladiator and prospects for

future armed ground roboticsCol (ret) James LasswellTechnical Director, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

10:00 Networking Break

10:45 Demands and Needs for Unmanned Roboticsin C-IED Directorate• State/local Bomb Squad requirements• Technology RoadmapDarron MakrokanisExplosives Division, Counter-Improvised ExplosiveDevices (C-IED) S&T Directorate, Department ofHomeland Security

11:30 Microrobotic Technologies: Locomotion,Organization, and Intelligence at the Microscale• Overview of the state of the art in microrobotics• Results of the 2010 Nanogram League microrobot

competition• Emerging tactical applications of microrobotsDr. Jason J. GormanIntelligent Systems Division, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology

12:15 Lunch

1:30 UAS Capabilities in Theater and Future Requirements• Army requirement documents: emerging UAS capabilities• Feedback from operators in theater • Current and future initiatives COL Robert J. Sova, USATRADOC Capabilities Manager, UAS

2:15 Background on the Small Robotic Vehicle Test Bed• Several examples of vehicles that have been tested: Do legs

matter?• Discussion of the long-range tests and experiments in the

desert: What works and what doesn’t• Ground robots that fly…early experiments and observationsBill McBrideProgram Manager, Tactical Robotics, Southwest Research Institute

3:00 Networking Break

3:45 Millimeter- Scale Robots: Improving theDismounted Warfighter’s Capabilities WhileReducing Size, Weight, and Power Constraints• Challenges with command and control in swarms• Future military applications• Advantages for ISRDr. Mark TaczakMITRE Corporation

4:30 Testing of UGVs at the US Army AberdeenTest Center• Current UGV testing• Types of UGV tests• Future test methods, metrics, instrumentation and facilities

challenges of testing autonomous UGVsKelly SwinsonCombat Vehicle Division Automotive Directorate, US Army Aberdeen Test Center

5:15 End of Main Summit

Main Summit Day TwoWednesday June 30, 2010