AI-power UGV soon to operate in Ladakh against China

UGV vehicle for Indian Army

The Indian Army is also looking at possibilities of deploying new age disruptive technology Artificial Intelligence (AI) which will help the Indian soldiers in different terrains to deal with threats. For future warfare, it is looking at AI technology which will alert soldiers of mine-laden fields and robots to help in defusing them.

Recently it has been reported that Indian Army is set to conduct trials of indigenously developed artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, unmanned all-terrain vehicles in Ladakh for surveillance and logistics operations. Trials will also be held in deserts in Rajasthan before the Army selects a final product and goes for large scale acquisition. One of the vehicles to under go trial is Kalyani ECARS. The vehicle was one of the 75 products that were on display at the defence ministry’s first AI symposium in Delhi Monday.

Kalyani’s Autonomous Rover System

ECARS or (Enhanced Collaborative Autonomous System), is a four-wheel ATV with skid-steer mechanism, designed to perform surveillance, security, and rescue missions in collaborative engagements. The 6X6 version of the vehicle was earlier showcased in DefenseExpo 2018 & 2020 as well. It is a type of Unmanned Ground Vehicle which offers enhanced collision avoidance system, threat analysis and missions planning. It is designed to perform surveillance, security, and rescue missions in collaborative engagements.

Technical Specification

The vehicle is equipped with video motion sensor which enables it to operate autonomously. It also features many sensors such as Positioning, Mapping, Path Planning & Obstacle detection that makes it capable to operate under all type of terrain. Its all-terrain and amphibious design make it suitable for operating under various conditions and geography. It can climb slopes of 45° maximum, under temperatures ranging from -40°C to +40°C. The vehicle can reach up to 20 km/h when manually driven, or 10-15 km/h in autonomous missions. The ECARS can operate up to 24 hours continuous when working on battery and generator, or 6 hours continuous in silent mode i.e. only on battery. Following the local operational parameters, the operator can select wi-fi or a radio frequence to pilot the vehicle.

The UGV has an operational range of three kilometres and can carry a load of up to 500 kg. Additionally it can also carry day and night cameras which can monitor till range of 2km. The vehicle will be quite useful to carry the ammunition & other logistics in hostile environment. The UGV will also be deployed for explosive detection and neutralisation of improvised explosive devices (IED). It has already undergone trails with infantry and armoured units of India army.

ECARS Variant

Kalyani has developed two versions of this vehicle: ECARS 4x4 and ECARS 6x6. The 6×6 configuration can be weaponised with a remotely controlled weapon station RCWS with a 12.7 mm machine gun.

The vehicle is easy to control, economical & Low on Maintenance making it an ideal choice for Army to patrol on the tough terrains of LAC.

Apart from Kalyani ECAR, the other vehicles under consideration, including one built by Torus Robotics. It has a payload capacity of 750 kg and has been developed with state-run BEML Limited.

Trishul

The Army is also working towards adopting Trishul. This is an AI-enabled and remotely-operated weapon station and has the capability to direct weapons and fire automatically, detect human movement. It can engage targets at 300 metres with 100 per cent probability of first round hits.


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