Robotic Simulator for Multi-EOD-RCV

U.S. Air Force EOD personnel rely on the operation of their All- Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS) to complete training with the vehicle. Extensive use naturally reduces the operational service life of the robot, so the majority of Air Force EOD technicians do not receive enough training time to gain and maintain proficiency in operating the robot. Additionally, robotics training has historically been limited to a small number of operational scenarios because of the expense of building the infrastructure needed for those scenarios. The robotic simulator for the ARTS provides an easy-to use, computer-based robotics training program with highly realistic training environments and scenarios, throughout the EOD and bomb squad communities at an affordable cost. The ARTS Robotic Training Simulator can be obtained through the Air Force Air Combat Command/EOD. Requests for additional information should be sent to pubs@cttso.gov.