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MILITARY ROBOTICS 2009 WILL ENABLE YOU TO:  Discover operational feedback and emerging future requirements from leading robotic nations with briefings from France, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany and Sweden  Build on your knowledge of the ground breaking developments in robotics systems, cooperative autonomy, and weaponisation  Get the latest information on unmanned systems testing from the US Army Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGVs) testing facility and gain insights into the Small Robotic Vehicle Test Bed

PLUS! POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: Half Day Workshop | 20th May 2009 | 0930–1230 Fulfilling capability gaps in defence robotics

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With the support of:

Dr Gary Gilbert, Head of Robotics Programmes, TATRC, US Army Major David Rutkay, Programme Manager, Improved Landmine Dection System, Canadian Forces Aurelien Godin, Ground Robot Systems, DGA James “Raleigh” Durham, Director, Joint Advanced Concepts, OSD, US DoD Frank Schneider, NATO Chair of Applied Interoperability and Autonomy for Military Unmanned Systems, Research Establishment of Applied Science Paul Avery, Senior Research Engineer, Intelligent Vehicle Systems and Networks Section, Southwest Research Institute Major Achim Hesse, Army Development Division, HEERESAMT (Army Office), Bundeswehr Major Carl Lundberg, UGV Coordinator, Swedish Army Dr Brian Jarvis, Senior Research Scientist, Weapon Robotics Group, Weapons Systems Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Australian MoD Dr Johan C. van den Heuvel, Observation Systems, TNO Defence Security and Safety David E. McCartney, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Team Lead, Aberdeen Test Centre, US Army Dr Eric Colon, Head of UGV Centre, Royal Military School Belgium Master Warrant Officer Shaun Wright, EOD Equipment Directorate, Combat Support Management, Canadian Forces Bill McBride, Programme Manager, Tactical Robotics, Southwest Research Institute Dr Peter Svenmarck, Unmanned Systems Group, FOI, Swedish Ministry of Defence Dr Yahya H. Zweiri, Design & Development Department Manager, King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) Erez Peled B.Eng. MBA, CEO, G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems

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www.militaryrobotics.co.uk CONFERENCE

DAY

ONE

AGENDA

18 MAY 2009

08.40 Registration And Coffee

12.20 Networking Lunch

09.00 Chairman’s Welcome And Opening Speech Frank Schneider, NATO Chair of Applied Interoperability and Autonomy for Military Unmanned Systems, Research Establishment of Applied Science

13.30 Current Activities In Australian Ground-Based Military Robotics Dr Brian Jarvis, Senior Research Scientist Weapon Robotics Group, Weapons Systems Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)

09.10 Future Robotics Technologies: Implications For The Military James “Raleigh” Durham, Director, Joint Advanced Concepts, OSD US DoD

14.10 German Military Robotics Programme Major Achim Hesse, Army Development Division, Herse Amt (Army Office), Bundeswehr

09.50 International Robotics Competitions From A Military View Frank Schneider, NATO Chair of Applied Interoperability and Autonomy for Military Unmanned Systems, Research Establishment of Applied Science 10.30 Networking Coffee Break

14.50 Networking Coffee Break 15.20 The Improved Landmine Detection System Canadian Forces Major David Rutkay, Programme Manger, Improved Landmine Detection System, Canadian Forces

11.00 Cooperative Autonomy & Control Architecture 16.00 Human Factors of Multi-Robot Systems Paul Avery, Senior Research Engineer Intelligent Dr. Peter Svenmarck, Unmanned Systems Vehicle Systems and Networks Section, Group, FOI Swedish Ministry of Defence Southwest Research Institute 16.40 Chairman’s Comments 11.40 The Unmanned Ground Vehicle Centre (ugvc) Working To Improve Military Capability Dr. Eric Colon, Head of UGV Centre, Royal Military School Belgium Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities: Military Robotics 2009 will be attended by senior decision-makers from the military, government and industry, bringing together buyers and suppliers in one location. Focused and high-level, the event will be an excellent platform from which to initiate new business relationships. With tailored networking, sponsors can also achieve the face-to-face contact that overcrowded trade shows simply cannot deliver. Exhibition and Sponsorship options are extensive, and packages can be specially made to suit your company's commercial requirements. From cocktail parties and lunches, to gala dinners and high level sponsorship, the range of available opportunities is almost endless. Most packages include complimentary entry passes, targeted marketing to over 20,000 industry-specific executives, and bespoke networking arrangements. Please call us on +44 (0)20 7368 9500 or email us at [email protected] if you would like more information about sponsoring or exhibiting at Military Robotics 2009.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF: UVS International is a non-profit organisation, registered with the Chamber of Commerce in The Hague, The Netherlands and operating out of offices in Paris, France. The association currently has 254 corporate & institutional members in 34 countries, and is the world’s leading international organisation dedicated to the promotion of unmanned systems (air, ground & naval). UVS International members represent all areas of industry, government (civil & military) and academia with an interest in unmanned systems. For more information visit www.uvs-international.org & www.uvs-info.com

MEDIA PARTNERS: www.yourdefencenews.com is designed to provide CEOs, MDs, Business Development Managers, Engineers and Technical Buyers with up-to-date industry and project information. Over 300 companies within the industry send press direct including the likes of BAE Systems, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon. The press appears on the web-site as soon as they are released. There are a number of Special Media Packages available on the web-site where you can promote your company to all the key players in the industry and further increase your companies brand awareness. www.yourdefencenews.com

The Defence Suppliers Directory is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers.This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry". Tel: 01743 241 962 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.armedforces.co.uk

ASD Media is a provider of online media services for the global Aerospace, Space, Aviation, Defence and Security market Today ASD Media has three websites related to the ASD market: Business Information Platform - www.ASD-Network.com | Dedicated News Distribution www.ASDWire.com Online Source Database - www.ASDSource.com

European-defence.co.uk was established in 2000 to provide accurate, unbiased and timely analysis and research on defence issues through frequently published PDF reports and online information. Publications and online information cover NATO and EU defence issues, military operations, defence procurement, armed forces and industrial analysis. European-defence.co.uk | 5A Fowlmere Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire SG8 6QG, United Kingdom | Tel: +44 (0)1763 260515 | Website: www.european-defence.co.uk

Defense Update an online bi-monthly defense magazine is published in the United Kingdom by OHI Ltd. Edited by Tamir Eshel, an experienced defense writer, retired from 20 years of service with active and reserve forces of the IDF, and Colonel (Ret.) David Eshel, former publisher of international defense magazines, commentator and a senior defense analyst. Developed by the AirForces Monthly team, AirForces Intelligence has been designed for military analysts, defence and research industry professionals enabling users to analyse its comprehensive online multi-service air arms database. Continually updated by its global network of correspondents, it provides a unique insight into the world's air forces providing an introduction, ORBAT and an inventory for over 300 air arms in over 180 countries. Website: www.AirForcesIntel.com

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SPONSORS: Anthony Best Dynamics, established in 1982, produce In-Vehicle robot systems, ranging from individual steering, brake and accelerator robots to full driverless systems. GPS corrected inertial navigation enables robots to accurately guide a vehicle through a defined path with a repeatability of approximately 2cm. Existing users include Daimler, Volkswagen and Toyota. G-NIUS, an equal share joint company of IAI and Elbit Systems, develops and manufacture Autonomous Unmanned Ground Systems. Operationally deployed by the Israeli Army the Guardium UGV™ transform the effectiveness of perimeter security and represents a breakthrough in combat applications such as force protection, route proving, combat logistics support and more. Tel: +972 8 9308 402 | Fax: +972 8 9307 297 Website: www.g-nius.co.il

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www.militaryrobotics.co.uk CONFERENCE

DAY

TWO

AGENDA

19 MAY 2009

08.30 Registration And Coffee

13.30 The Challenges in the Development of Operational Unmanned Ground System Erez Peled B.Eng. MBA, CEO, G-NIUS Unmanned Ground Systems

09.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks Frank Schneider, NATO Chair of Applied Interoperability and Autonomy for Military Unmanned Systems, Research Establishment of Applied Science

14.00 Operational Testing of small Robotic Vehicles: Lessons Learned Bill McBride, Programme Manger, Tactical Robotics Southwest Research Institute

09.10 French Military Robotics Requirements Aurelien Godin, Ground Robot Systems, DGA

14.40 Coffee Networking Break 09.50 Robotics and Unmanned Research at the US Army Medical Research & Materiel Command TATRC Commander Michael Beebe (Ret’d), US Navy

15.10 Unmanned Systems in Countering the IED Threat Master Warrant Officer Shaun Wright, EOD Equipment Dictorate, Combat Support Management, Canadian Forces

10.30 Networking Coffee Break 11.00 Teleoperated Ugvs: Feedback From The European Robot Trials Dr Johan C. van den Heuvel, Observation Systems, TNO Defence Security and Safety

15.50 Besigning unmanned ground vehicles for the Middle East Requirement Dr. Yaha H. Zweiri, Design & Development Department Manger, King Abdullah II Design and Developoment Bureau (KADDB)

11.40 Testing Of Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGVs) At The Us Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) David E. McCartney, Unmanned Ground Vehicle Team Lead, Aberdeen Test Centre, US Army

16.30 End Of Conference

12.20 Networking Lunch About Defence IQ Since 2001 Defence IQ has established itself as the premier independent producer of conferences, seminars and exhibitions for the defence community. Defence IQ’s portfolio covers all aspects of the Defence sector, providing tailored conferences for senior military, government and industry representatives. Special attention is played to the discussion of future plans, emerging national requirements and developing technologies, the key issues that affect the sector.

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20 MAY 2009

FULFILLING CAPABILITY GAPS IN DEFENCE ROBOTICS The world of Military Robotics is expanding dramatically. With growing demand and popularity of unmanned ground systems, the community is struggling to keep up with technology and system integration. Research and development cannot keep up with the expanding military requirements. As such capability gaps between military requirements and what can be offered by industry and academia are starting to show. This workshop takes into account Previous NATO workshops on Multi-Robot Systems and aims to provide the participants with a clear understanding of what is achievable in both the short and long term. So that priorities and aims can be realistically set. How you will benefit from attending:  Understand the military operational challenges: What exactly do they need from unmanned systems?  Comprehend what technological solutions are practical  Acquire knowledge on which capability gaps require priority solutions  Adjust your own priorities within unmanned systems so you can most efficiently fill capability gaps

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By taking place in this workshop you will gain up-to-date insights into the issues that matter most. The workshop will take some of the themes from the main conference but will dedicate more time to dialogue and networking within a smaller and interactive environment. This workshop will examine the key issues, developments and achievements with a hands on approach. This workshop will be facilitated by Frank Schiender, Chairman of the NATO Working Group of Applied Interoperability and Autonomy for Military Unmanned Systems. He will be joined by both military and industry representatives so that a holistic approach can be taken and the full spectrum of solutions to capability gaps can be openly discussed.

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