Updated: 2022
DESCRIPTION
The Common Robotic System – Individual (CRS-I) enables dismounted forces to provide a capability for lower-level Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition to enhance maneuvers and force protection.
CRS-I establishes the Army’s common small-based platform with a lightweight (less than 25 pounds), highly mobile, unmanned robotic system that includes standard payloads, advanced sensors, and mission modules for dismounted forces.
The system is designed for quick reconfiguration for various missions by adding or removing modules or payloads. The CRS(I) system includes a Universal Controller (UC) that has the ability to achieve and maintain active or passive control of any current Army or Marine Corps program of record (battalion and below), as well as any unmanned (air or ground) system or its respective payload. The UC will have the ability to control the Puma, Raven, Man Transportable Robot System Increment 2, and Common Robotic System – Heavy.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
CRS-I is ideal for clearing buildings, caves, and other restricted terrain where close-quarters combat is likely. CRS-I identifies enemy positions, explosive hazards, and civilians without exposing the Warfighter.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Common small-base lightweight (less than 25 pounds) platform
- Highly mobile unmanned robotic system includes standard payloads, advanced sensors, and mission modules for dismounted forces
PROGRAM STATUS
- 2QFY19: First Low-Rate Initial Production Delivery Order
- FY20:
- Full-Rate Production (FRP) Decision expected
- Fielding
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
FY21-FY25:
- Conditional Materiel Release
- First Unit Equipped
- Delta Production Qualification Test
- FRP
- Technical Manual Verification 2
- Full Materiel Release
