Control of Multiple Robot Platforms
In 2008, Applied Geo Technologies (AGT) asked AMREL for a control solution for its MARCbot IV. In response, AMREL leveraged its modular expertise to develop the patent-pending Robot Control Module (RCM).  Since RCMs can be effortlessly swapped in and out of the device bay, this solution is uniquely positioned for enhanced interoperability and Unmanned Systems kit building.

In a brief period of time, AMREL has quickly assumed a prominent role within the Unmanned Systems community.  It is a member of the Robotics Technology Consortium (RTC), a non-profit, industry organization that speeds the creation and deployment of ground robotics technology for the Defense Department and other government organizations.  In addition, AMREL belongs to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), and also gave a highly publicized demonstration at Ft. Hood’s Robot Rodeo.

These industry contacts have allowed AMREL to expand its product roadmap as well as exploit teaming opportunities. For example, after AMREL demonstrated its RCM solution to iRobot, they integrated it into thousands of PackBot systems.

AMREL has also supplied OCU solutions for SeaBotix' LBVs and other manufacturers’ platforms (see Deployed Solutions). Unlike most solution providers, AMREL is not dedicated to one particular Unmanned System. Flexibility and customization are our core competencies, enabling us to design for virtually any software or hardware configuration.

AMREL is the only OCU-solution supplier to design subsystems for control of multiple deployed unmanned platforms developed by different manufacturers.