M-ATV Base unmanned ground vehicle. Photo courtesy Oshkosh Defense, LLC.

by Scott Kesselman



Oshkosh Defense is showcasing its new driver assist safety systems this week including surround view, forward collision warning and full autonomy on its MRAP all-terrain vehicle.



Surround view uses six cameras to enable an operator to have a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and eliminate blind spots. The forward collision warning uses a single advanced camera to alert the operator of incoming danger.



“Troop safety is the highest concern regardless of the military duty performed,” says John Urias, executive vice president of Oshkosh. “Reducing vehicle accidents large and small translates into a more productive force and significant cost savings for the Department of Defense.”



Oshkosh’s TerraMax unmanned ground vehicles can operate autonomously for high-threat scenarios where additional standoff distance is required.



“Vehicles equipped with TerramAx UGV can be used in concert with manned vehicles for a spectrum of operations, including logistics convoys, route clearance and counter-IED missions, airfield construction and support, and more,” says Urias. “This technology allows vehicles to operate for extended periods of time through challenging terrain, dust, darkness, rain, snow and other adverse conditions without the fatigue or loss of awareness that can afflict human operators.”