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Presenter says autonomous robots extended reconnaissance during Fort Irwin exercise
Summary
A presenter at Fort Irwin described a live‑force experiment with the Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in which soldiers used autonomous ground robots for long‑range reconnaissance, saying the systems expand reach while reducing risk to personnel.
A presenter at Fort Irwin National Training Center said autonomous ground robots are being used with the Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in a live‑force experiment to extend long‑range reconnaissance while reducing risk to soldiers.
The presenter said the robots are controlled by soldiers from a reconnaissance squadron and are providing “unmanned reconnaissance assets out in the field” that can reach farther and into more difficult positions than earlier capabilities. “We can get reconnaissance assets further and into more difficult positions,” the presenter said.
The exercise included short operator exchanges on the range — one participant called, “Ready for autonomy,” and another replied, “Copy that; also still locked,” indicating live coordination between operators and the systems.
The presenter emphasized safety as a key benefit, saying the robots allow reconnaissance without “put[ting] anybody’s life at risk or put[ting] them in any harm’s way.” They added that the field experience is intended to inform requirements for the Army and help guide future software and system developments, noting interest in the direction of those advancements.
No formal acquisition decisions or procurement announcements were made during the remarks; the presenter framed the work as operational testing and a way to shape future requirements.
