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A fleet of U.S. Navy boats approached an enemy vessel like sharks circling their prey. The scene might not seem so remarkable compared to any of the Navy's usual patrol activities, but in this case, part of an exercise conducted by the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), the boats operated without any direct human control: they acted as a robot boat swarm.
The tests on Virginia's James River this past summer represented the first large-scale military demonstration of a swarm of autonomous boats designed to overwhelm enemies. This capability points to a future where the U.S. Navy and other militaries may deploy underwater, surface, and flying robotic vehicles to defend themselves or attack a hostile force.
"What's new about the James River test was having five USVs [unmanned surface vessels] operating together with no humans on board," said Robert Brizzolara, an ONR program manager.
In the test, five robot boats practiced an escort mission that involved protecting a main ship against possible attackers. To command the boats, the Navy use a system called the Control Architecture for Robotic Agent Command and Sensing (CARACaS). The system not only steered the autonomous boats but also coordinated its actions with other vehicles -- a larger group of manned and remotely controlled vessels.
Brizzolara said the CARACaS system evolved from hardware and software originally used in NASA's Mars rover program starting 11 years ago. Each robot boat transmits its radar views to the others so the group shares the same situational awareness. They're also continually computing their own paths to navigate around obstacles and act in a cooperatively manner.
Navy researchers installed the system on regular 7-foot and 11-foot boats and put them through a series of exercises designed to test behaviors such as escort and swarming attack. The boats escorted a manned Navy ship before breaking off to encircle a vessel acting as a possible intruder. The five autonomous boats then formed a protective line between the intruder and the ship they were protecting.
Such robotic swarm technology could transform modern warfare for the U.S. Navy and the rest of the U.S. military by reducing the risk to human personnel. Smart robots and drones that don't require close supervision could also act as a "force multiplier" consisting of relatively cheap and disposable forces -- engaging more enemy targets and presenting more targets for enemies to worry about.
"Numbers may once again matter in warfare in a way they have not since World War II, when the U.S. and its allies overwhelmed the Axis powers through greater mass," wrote Paul Scharre, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security, a military research institution in Washington, D.C., in an upcoming report titled "Robotics on the Battlefield Part II: The Coming Swarm."
"Qualitative superiority will still be important, but may not be sufficient alone to guarantee victory," Scharre wrote. "Uninhabited systems in particular have the potential to bring mass back to the fight in a significant way by enabling the development of swarms of low-cost platforms."
The Navy does not have a firm timeline for when such robot swarms could become operational. For now, ONR researchers hope to improve the autonomous system in terms of its ability to "see" its surroundings using different sensing technologies. They also want to improve how the boats navigate autonomously around obstacles, even in the most unexpected situations that human programmers haven't envisioned. But the decision to have such robot boats open fire upon enemy targets will still rest with human sailors.
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Ned Stevens sees a BEAR!
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Ned Stevens #39; BEAR Necessities
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Cape May, NJ (PRWEB) October 02, 2014
Window Genie announces the grand opening of its newest location in Cape May, NJ on Monday October 6th. Paul Guglielmi is the owner/operator. Window Genie is a nationally ranked home service franchise specializing in window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and much more. Window Genie of South Jersey will serve the Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties.
Before opening his Window Genie franchise, Paul spent over 30 years in corporate America in sales and sales management for a few personal protective equipment companies. I learned a lot and enjoyed it for many years, he said. But my job became increasingly more difficult after losing members of my team because of the economic downturn a few years ago. I knew it was time for a change and began planning my exit strategy. In the midst of deciding what his next move would be; Pauls position was eliminated. Be careful what you wish for, he said. I planned to leave in early 2015 anyway, but ultimately the layoff was a blessing since it got me on my path towards business ownership sooner.
Paul began heavily researching franchise opportunities and attended a franchise expo in New York to learn more. He came in contact with a coach at The Entrepreneurs Source, a franchise consulting agency. Working with a coach definitely helped me in narrowing down business opportunities that were right for me, Paul said. I was focused on finding a service oriented business, especially one that allowed me to be out interacting with customers and not working behind a desk all day. Window Genie was one of many franchise opportunities that fit Pauls criteria and matched his interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses. He says he ultimately chose Window Genie because, it was the most professional network I interacted with and the corporate support team was genuinely concerned about the individual success of every franchise location. Im truly in business for myself but not by myself. Also, speaking to existing Window Genie owners helped paint a picture of a day in the life running the business. I saw myself being successful and happy as a Window Genie franchise owner because Im confident in my skills and abilities, and know that owning a business is hard work. Im prepared for it and welcome the challenge.
Paul looks forward to helping improve the look and value of homes and small businesses in his community. He said, Im excited to get out there and start building relationships with customers. We offer so many different, necessary services that theres definitely something for every home and budget. My wife JoAnn and I are involved in a lot of community service efforts and I look forward to getting the business involved in giving back to the community as well.
To learn more about Window Genie of South Jersey, or for a free estimate, contact Paul Guglielmi at PaulG(at)windowgenie(dot)com or 609-600-1894. Also, visit south-jersey.windowgenie.com for more info.
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Everett, WA (PRWEB) September 30, 2014
Clean Crawls, a local crawl space cleaning and insulating company of Snohomish County, warns DIY-ers about certain mistakes that theyve seen while working in crawl spaces. Some mistakes are minor and can be easily fixed by professionals, but others can cause enormous problems and extraordinary expenses. These mistakes are outlined in their newly released article.
When it comes to crawl spaces, there are few mistakes that weve seen from DIY-ers that have been particularly destructive, Clean Crawls says.
The article discusses mistakes such as installing additional venting to the crawl space, installing insulation into damp areas, and other various common crawl space maintenance issues that homeowners expect that they can handle by themselves.
While many DIY homeowners have physical capability, mental determination, and the tools to do the job, their efforts often result in at least one of the five mistakes listed in the article.
Because these individuals simply arent trained to recognize possible dangers, damp wood can be insulated improperly to enable mold growth, or vapor barriers can be incorrectly installed and allow condensation build up. In other cases, foundations are weakened from gutter and downspout drainage that drains water too close to the homes foundation.
Before venturing out on your own to conquer your DIY projects, stop and consider whether or not this project is one that really should be handed off to your local professional service men, Clean Crawls advises.
In such instances, youll find that youll save lots of money in the long run, while also supporting your local businesses, they say.
To learn more about Clean Crawls crawl space cleaning and insulation services, visit their website.
About Clean Crawls: Clean Crawls provides attic and crawl space cleaning, weatherization, and insulation services. Homes and businesses alike have the opportunity to be clean and healthy at affordable rates, as well as save energy throughout the year. Visit http://www.cleancrawl.com today for more information and a free quote. 3707 124th St NE Marysville, WA 98271 (866) 651-1700
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