China is engaged in the development of combat robots
At the exhibition in Zhuhai, the Chinese defense industry showed many of its new developments. Of great interest is the robotic technology of several types. Trying to keep up with the leading companies in the world, Chinese experts are developing various remote-controlled equipment capable of solving a wide range of tasks. During the recent exhibition, several robotized systems of various classes capable of carrying weapons or carrying out transport tasks were demonstrated.
In the future, the Sharp Claw 1 remote-controlled battle robot ("Sharp Claw-1"), created by NORINCO, can be used to support infantry units in the future. This small-sized tracked vehicle, controlled by radio, can be used to perform various combat missions related to tracking the situation and the attack of manpower or unprotected enemy equipment. The Sharp Claw 1 robot is equipped with a set of surveillance equipment, and is also capable of carrying small arms, primarily machine guns of various types.
Sharp Claw 1 ("Sharp Claw-1"). Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The Sharp Claw 1 robot with a combat weight of about 120 kg has a low height body, on the sides of which there are caterpillars. The chassis has a fairly simple design. On every board Robot there is a front drive and rear guide wheels, as well as a block of five road wheels. The driving and guiding wheels have a large diameter and function as road wheels.
A rotary module with weapons and surveillance systems is provided on the roof of the case, providing horizontal and vertical guidance. weapons. Shown at the Zhuhai exhibition, the robot was equipped with a PKT machine gun. Above the machine gun there is a camera used for aiming. To the left of the machine gun, above the ammunition box, there is a rotary unit with an additional camera designed to monitor the environment.
Sharp Claw 1 combat robot is designed to conduct reconnaissance and fire support of various ground units. By the commands of the operator, he can penetrate into a given area and carry out the task there. In general, "Sharp Claw-1" is another representative of the already numerous class of light combat robots with machine guns.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
Usually available vehicles or armored vehicles are used to transport combat robots. The Sharp Claw 1 robot is proposed to be delivered to the place of use on a Sharp Claw 2 remotely controlled machine. This robot was also developed by NORINCO and is a six-wheeled vehicle with a set of monitoring equipment and remote control.
The Sharp Claw 2 has a curb weight of about 1 tons and is equipped with a body of recognizable shape. Probably, the components and assemblies of the machine are protected by bulletproof armor. In front of the machine there is a turning unit with cameras transmitting a signal to the operator’s console. Provides all-round visibility, cameras can be rotated in a vertical plane. All equipment and power plant of the Sharp Claw-2 machine is located in the front and middle parts of the hull.
Since the main task of the Sharp Claw 2 robot is the transportation of various cargoes, including combat remote-controlled systems, a sufficiently large cargo area is provided in the aft part of its hull. In the volume limited by the sides, the necessary payload may be located, for example, the robot Sharp Claw 1. For loading and unloading combat robots "Sharp Claw-2" is equipped with a lowered ramp. According to it, a robot with weapons can enter a carrier vehicle or descend from it. To accommodate other goods provided boxes on the sides of the hull.
Sharp Claw 2. Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The main task of the Sharp Claw 2 robot is to ensure the operation of other remotely controlled systems that are transported in the aft cargo hold. It also follows from the promotional materials for the project that this robot can transport small-sized unmanned aerial vehicles. With this use of a six-wheeled vehicle, certain restrictions on dimensions are imposed. drone.
The Sharp Claw 2 machine is designed to be used not only as a carrier of combat robots, but also as a mobile means of supplying troops. However, this is not a regular task of the robot. For use as a small truck capable of carrying ammunition and equipment, a different robot is offered.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
It is proposed to entrust exclusively with transport tasks to the CTSUMP (Crew Task Support Unmanned Mobile Platform) machine. This six-wheeled vehicle was developed by the China South Industries Group using some of the existing developments. The remotely-controlled CTSUMP robot has a six-wheeled all-wheel drive chassis that provides it with high throughput. To facilitate the work of the operator in the front of the machine is set a variety of various equipment. There are several cameras, spotlights and other devices.
CTSUMP (Crew Task Support Unmanned Mobile Platform). Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The middle and aft parts of the hull are given under a relatively large cargo area. In order to increase the volume of the transported load, the cargo can be placed not only on the roof of the hull, but also in two narrow long boxes that extend beyond the borders of the machine. The CTSUMP robot can carry ammunition and detachment or platoon equipment. In addition, it is possible to evacuate the wounded from the battlefield. It is claimed that the electronic control systems of the machine have several modes of operation: direct driver control, remote control, semi-automatic and fully automatic operation.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
Chinese specialists are engaged not only in aircraft or remote-controlled land vehicles, but also in marine systems. At an exhibition in Zhuhai, Shanghai University showed off an unmanned boat Jing Hai. This craft is a lightweight boat with a set of special equipment. To monitor the surrounding space, the boat is equipped with a camera. It is proposed to track objects that are out of sight, using a radar station, the antenna of which is located on a trapezoidal rack in the stern of the boat.
The boat shown at the exhibition was not equipped with any weapon. However, on its deck there are three hatches, which, apparently, can be used to install various special equipment and weapons. A Jing Hai boat with a machine gun or an automatic grenade launcher can be used to patrol waters, intercept offenders and perform other combat missions. With the help of a different set of equipment, a remote-controlled boat can be used to ensure the operation of combat swimmers, for the transport of goods, etc.
Unmanned Boat Jing Hai. Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
For obvious reasons, the fate of new Chinese projects of military equipment with remote control is still unknown. China is in no hurry to publish the details of their work. Thus, the Sharp Claw, CTSUMP and Jing Hai vehicles can now be tested, but it cannot be ruled out that this technique is already being mass-produced and is being received by the troops. Anyway, the new Chinese combat robots are of great interest from a technical point of view. In addition, they show that China understands the importance of a promising direction and intends to develop it.
On the materials of the sites:
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http://popsci.com/
http://ridus.ru/
In the future, the Sharp Claw 1 remote-controlled battle robot ("Sharp Claw-1"), created by NORINCO, can be used to support infantry units in the future. This small-sized tracked vehicle, controlled by radio, can be used to perform various combat missions related to tracking the situation and the attack of manpower or unprotected enemy equipment. The Sharp Claw 1 robot is equipped with a set of surveillance equipment, and is also capable of carrying small arms, primarily machine guns of various types.
Sharp Claw 1 ("Sharp Claw-1"). Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The Sharp Claw 1 robot with a combat weight of about 120 kg has a low height body, on the sides of which there are caterpillars. The chassis has a fairly simple design. On every board Robot there is a front drive and rear guide wheels, as well as a block of five road wheels. The driving and guiding wheels have a large diameter and function as road wheels.
A rotary module with weapons and surveillance systems is provided on the roof of the case, providing horizontal and vertical guidance. weapons. Shown at the Zhuhai exhibition, the robot was equipped with a PKT machine gun. Above the machine gun there is a camera used for aiming. To the left of the machine gun, above the ammunition box, there is a rotary unit with an additional camera designed to monitor the environment.
Sharp Claw 1 combat robot is designed to conduct reconnaissance and fire support of various ground units. By the commands of the operator, he can penetrate into a given area and carry out the task there. In general, "Sharp Claw-1" is another representative of the already numerous class of light combat robots with machine guns.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
Usually available vehicles or armored vehicles are used to transport combat robots. The Sharp Claw 1 robot is proposed to be delivered to the place of use on a Sharp Claw 2 remotely controlled machine. This robot was also developed by NORINCO and is a six-wheeled vehicle with a set of monitoring equipment and remote control.
The Sharp Claw 2 has a curb weight of about 1 tons and is equipped with a body of recognizable shape. Probably, the components and assemblies of the machine are protected by bulletproof armor. In front of the machine there is a turning unit with cameras transmitting a signal to the operator’s console. Provides all-round visibility, cameras can be rotated in a vertical plane. All equipment and power plant of the Sharp Claw-2 machine is located in the front and middle parts of the hull.
Since the main task of the Sharp Claw 2 robot is the transportation of various cargoes, including combat remote-controlled systems, a sufficiently large cargo area is provided in the aft part of its hull. In the volume limited by the sides, the necessary payload may be located, for example, the robot Sharp Claw 1. For loading and unloading combat robots "Sharp Claw-2" is equipped with a lowered ramp. According to it, a robot with weapons can enter a carrier vehicle or descend from it. To accommodate other goods provided boxes on the sides of the hull.
Sharp Claw 2. Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The main task of the Sharp Claw 2 robot is to ensure the operation of other remotely controlled systems that are transported in the aft cargo hold. It also follows from the promotional materials for the project that this robot can transport small-sized unmanned aerial vehicles. With this use of a six-wheeled vehicle, certain restrictions on dimensions are imposed. drone.
The Sharp Claw 2 machine is designed to be used not only as a carrier of combat robots, but also as a mobile means of supplying troops. However, this is not a regular task of the robot. For use as a small truck capable of carrying ammunition and equipment, a different robot is offered.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
It is proposed to entrust exclusively with transport tasks to the CTSUMP (Crew Task Support Unmanned Mobile Platform) machine. This six-wheeled vehicle was developed by the China South Industries Group using some of the existing developments. The remotely-controlled CTSUMP robot has a six-wheeled all-wheel drive chassis that provides it with high throughput. To facilitate the work of the operator in the front of the machine is set a variety of various equipment. There are several cameras, spotlights and other devices.
CTSUMP (Crew Task Support Unmanned Mobile Platform). Photo http://www.popsci.com/
The middle and aft parts of the hull are given under a relatively large cargo area. In order to increase the volume of the transported load, the cargo can be placed not only on the roof of the hull, but also in two narrow long boxes that extend beyond the borders of the machine. The CTSUMP robot can carry ammunition and detachment or platoon equipment. In addition, it is possible to evacuate the wounded from the battlefield. It is claimed that the electronic control systems of the machine have several modes of operation: direct driver control, remote control, semi-automatic and fully automatic operation.
Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
Chinese specialists are engaged not only in aircraft or remote-controlled land vehicles, but also in marine systems. At an exhibition in Zhuhai, Shanghai University showed off an unmanned boat Jing Hai. This craft is a lightweight boat with a set of special equipment. To monitor the surrounding space, the boat is equipped with a camera. It is proposed to track objects that are out of sight, using a radar station, the antenna of which is located on a trapezoidal rack in the stern of the boat.
The boat shown at the exhibition was not equipped with any weapon. However, on its deck there are three hatches, which, apparently, can be used to install various special equipment and weapons. A Jing Hai boat with a machine gun or an automatic grenade launcher can be used to patrol waters, intercept offenders and perform other combat missions. With the help of a different set of equipment, a remote-controlled boat can be used to ensure the operation of combat swimmers, for the transport of goods, etc.
Unmanned Boat Jing Hai. Photo Tamir Eshel, http://defense-update.com/
For obvious reasons, the fate of new Chinese projects of military equipment with remote control is still unknown. China is in no hurry to publish the details of their work. Thus, the Sharp Claw, CTSUMP and Jing Hai vehicles can now be tested, but it cannot be ruled out that this technique is already being mass-produced and is being received by the troops. Anyway, the new Chinese combat robots are of great interest from a technical point of view. In addition, they show that China understands the importance of a promising direction and intends to develop it.
On the materials of the sites:
http://defense-update.com/
http://popsci.com/
http://ridus.ru/
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