Instead of idling on a drawing board, this reliable commercial-off-the-shelf autonomous platform can lighten the warfighter's load, act as a resupply mechanism or fill a variety of current or future potential roles in theater or garrison.

R-Gator UGV.
High-tech. Supportable. Ready now.
Specifi cations
Operational Description
• A COTS system, R-Gator can be operated in either manned or unmanned
mode in day or night missions
• Example missions: 8-hour stationary silent RECON mode, point man
reconnaissance, roving patrols, transportation of ammo/ supplies, casualty
evacuation, remote deployment of smaller UGVs and UAVs, large scale IED
disposition
Video System (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
• Fixed drive cameras
– Front & rear cameras
– Color
– Resolution 520 TV lines
– Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
– 92.5-degrees fi eld of view
• Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera
– Color
– 25X optical/12X digital zoom
– Pan angle range 440 degree
– Tile angle range 240 degree
– Auto focus
– Image stabilization
– Resolution 470 TV lines
– Light sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0
• Optional - Daylight/Nighttime EOIR/Thermal PTZ
– 25X optical/12X digital zoom
– Solid cast-aluminum housing
– Image stabilization
Communication (Standard - Other options are confi gurable)
• 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHz frequency options, compatible with
other frequencies
– Optional user provided communication equipment
• Modular design, accommodating swappable radios
• Has a 300 meter (984.25 ft.) range (other
communications packages available)
Operator Control Unit
• Rugged laptop
• Windows based
• Game technology control system
• Displays four video streams
• Optional video recording with embedded date & time stamp†
• Position and path playback displayed on user interface
• Records multiple paths; ability to pause path, reverse path, repeat path
• Optional wearable OCU
• OCU uses gaming technology minimizing training requirements
† Paths can also be recorded from vehicle-mounted Dashboard Control Unit (DCU)
Positioning
• NavCom Technology, (a John Deere Company), GPS maintains accurate
vehicle location
• Advanced Inertial Navigation System for increased position accuracy
• RTK available for enhanced positioning
Obstacle Detection/ obstacle avoidance
• Two forward laser range sensors detect obstacles up to 20 meters
(65.62 ft.)away in both tele-operation and autonomous mode
• Ability to detect negative obstacles
• Rear-looking laser range sensor detects obstacles
Expandability/Payload Integration
• Customer specifi c payloads
• Front & rear payload mounts support Ethernet and CAN for a wide array
of mission payloads
• Voltage: 12 VDC & 24 VDC dual electrical bus system
• CAN and ethernet interfaces
• Current: 180 amp 12 VDC alternator
• Batteries (12 volt dual)
Engine and Electrical
Diesel, 25hp**, overhead valve, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel
Alternator 180-amp
Headlights Two 37.5-watt halogen
Fuel System Capacity 20 L (5.3 U.S. gal.)
Fuel No. 1 or 2 diesel or JP8 fuel
Range approximately 300 miles (based on conditions)
Transmission
Type Continuously Variable (CVT)
4WD Switch Selectable
Differential Lock Standard
Ground Speed
51.5 km/h (32 mph) with high/low range 0-29 km/h (0-18 mph) in manual mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in tele-operation mode
0-8 km/h (0-5 mph) in autonomous mode
Gear Selection Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Steering Rack and Pinion
Dimensions
Length 3086 mm (121.5 inches)
Width 1651 mm (65 inches)
Height 2134 mm (84 inches)
Weight (curb) Dependent upon confi guration
Seating Two professional high-back seats
Ground Clearance 279 mm (11 inches)
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Box:
Width 1511 mm (59.5 in.)
Length 1148 mm (45.2 in.)
Height 234 mm (9.2 in.)
Capacity:
Volume 1.40m3 (14.4 cu. ft.)
Towing 680 kg (1,500 lbs.) pintle hitch
Payload Dependent upon confi guration
*Optional remotely deployable payload platform
Service and Support/ Logistics
• World class John Deere customer support
• Exceeding customer requirements since 1837


Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Chassis

Unlike some comparable UGVs, The R-Gator is built on the foundation of a production utility vehicle, the M-Gator™ A2, already in service with the military. This means parts and service are easy to source.


Manual or Autonomous Operation

The R-Gator offers the force-multilpying flexibility of shifting between autonomous and manually driven modes at the flip of a switch. So it can perform even more missions than a purely autonomous vehicle.


Simple Remote Operation

The R-Gator can be operated by a videogame controller, and employs an onscren videogame-like interface instantly familiar to today's warfighters.A first-timer user can literally be up and running in minutes


Choice of Autonomous Modes

You can choose from direct or camera tele-operation, program the R-Gator to follow a path using GPS coordinates, or use a teach-and-playback mode, where the vehicle records a route to follow in the future as is being driven.


Advanced Obstacle Avoidance Technology

The R-Gator can find its own way across terrain, using sensors and algorithms to recognize and react to moving obstacles, stationary obstacles and negative obstacles such as a hole, craters or dropoffs.


Comprehensive Sensor Options

The R-Gator offers video trnsmission and capture with two standard fixed wide-angle cameras, a color pan/tilt/zoom camera and an infrared camera.It can be upgraded with higher resolution or thermal cameras, and audio capture systems as well.


High Payload Capacity

The R-Gator can carry large mission-specific payloads and includes fold-down cargo bed for awkward cargo or CASEVAC.


EZ-Lift Option

A EZ-Lift Cargo System can be added to the R-Gator to deploy cargo, smaller 'bots' or other payloads remotely.