General Purpose Small Robotic Vehicle

Summary

The team is collaborating with the Marine Corps to address the challenge of clearing foreign object debris, FOD, from civilian roadways without taking up valuable cargo space in transport vehicles. Current FOD removal solutions are bulky and inefficient, making transportation to remote locations difficult. The goal is to design a compact, transportable device that clears FOD effectively while minimizing manual effort. By reducing the equipment’s footprint, the solution ensures more cargo space for critical supplies while maintaining runway safety. This innovation helps protect aircraft from costly damage and allows personnel to focus on higher priority tasks, enhancing efficiency, mobility and operational effectiveness in remote environments.