[robocup-worldwide] ASTM Meeting and test method validation exercise, Virginia Beach, VA Jan. 30 - Feb. 3, 2017

[Virts, Ann M. (Fed)]

Hello Everyone,


We invite you to participate in a meeting and associated test method validation exercise with the ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications; Response Robots (E54.09).  This is our same committee elevated one level to that of a sub-committee due to recognition of our overall productivity.  In attendance will be members of the new DHS FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Robotic Standards Group. This will be the first meeting of this group, which is tasked with identifying test methods to evaluate robots for purchase for FEMA US&R task forces. Robot manufacturers will be bringing their robots to demonstrate capabilities within the test methods. Test administrators from around the world will be there as well to help conduct the testing and collaborate on new test methods.

Please let us know if you will be attending.

Further information regarding hotels and schedule can be found at (Registration page will be open by January 9) : RobotTestMethods.nist.gov<http://RobotTestMethods.nist.gov> .



Key discussion topics will include:

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50 test methods for ground, aerial, and aquatic systems
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New collaborating test facilities worldwide
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Balloting status and what's next
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Response Robots Capabilities Compendium
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Training with standard measures of operator proficiency



The associated test method evaluation exercise will be set up to demonstrate almost all the test methods under development.  We will validate and refine the test methods with participants by conducting data collection trials and demonstrations of operator training with measures of operator proficiency.



This mini-exercise will include all the test methods in a single indoor facility, along with outdoor US&R scenarios embedded with key test methods. There will be several concurrent stations set up, including:

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Configuration Identification photo booth and robot dispatch board to show where and when each robot is testing in which apparatus.



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30 Ground system test methods for mobility, dexterity, sensors, etc. In three different scales:
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120cm (48in) wide lanes forming a Basic Maneuvering and Dexterity Skills Course for Bomb Squad Robot Operators that will be used by local bomb squads on their own robots.
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60cm (24in) wide lanes to evaluate a variety of issues inside dwellings, buses, trains, between parked cars, etc. Also with confined space "ant farm" entries for throwable robots.
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30cm (12in) wide lanes for throwable robots working in confined spaces.  Also for new initiatives into truly disposable rapidly manufactured and 3D printed robot kits.
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5 Sensors test methods for visual acuity, color acuity, latency, dynamic range, and speech intelligibility
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2 Radio comms attenuation and interference test methods in a 40ft ISO container.
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Several other test methods for Sensors, Situational Awareness, Endurance,



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10 Aerial test methods for maneuvering, inspecting, perching, etc. in a netted aviary.

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15 Aquatic test methods for a range of underwater C-IED tasks in a rented frac tank (50x8x8ft; 18,000gal).


 The FEMA US&R Robotics Standards Group is tasked with reviewing all available test methods for ground, aerial, and aquatic systems. And any robots on site that could be useful purchases for US&R equipment caches nationwide. We will help them through the  following:

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Select which test methods will be used to evaluate and specify robots for various missions.
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Review existing robot capabilities demonstrations in standard test methods.
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Use existing robot purchases as a model for filling related roles in US&R missions.
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Review entire Response Robot Capability Compendium and filtering interface to learn about potential thresholds to set.


Looking forward to see you all soon!


—Adam Jacoff/Project Leader

—Ann Virts/Associate PL



Ann Marie Virts
Associate Project Leader
Emergency Response Robots Program

Intelligent Systems Division
Engineering Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology

301-975-5068 (office)
301-676-1837 (cell)





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