Robotics Division Quarterly Meeting 16 December 2010

Welcome / Admin Instructions Welcome Contact Information: Chair: Vice Ch: NDIA Director: Copies of all materials shown today will be available to participants NLT next week on

Robotics Division Mission Statement Advance the science, technologies and applications of robotics to maximize the effectiveness of our nation’s defenders. –Advocate accelerated expansion of robotics applications to support America’s defenders –Educate government officials on emerging robotics technologies and applications –Engage government policy makers, program managers and end users in policy discussions and other activities designed to strengthen the government-industry robotics team –Serve as a robotics technology and systems integration community of interest engaged in advising and assisting government officials and organizations

Robotics Division Chair Joe Dyer Vice Chair Jorgen Pedersen Gov’t Liaison Bruce Donlin Standards J. Pedersen Advocacy/Policy B. Thomasmeyer Training & Education M. Gennert Communications/ Programs B. MacDonald Integration R. Dalee Logistics T. Everhard Requirements D. Wolfinger NDIA Director M. Dauth R&D C. Shoemaker International Cooperation G. Rossi

Next Quarterly Meeting – 16 Dec 2010 Need quarterly meeting agenda suggestions 2011 GRCCE –Need volunteers to acquire speakers –Expand award program –Enhance robot demos/competitions Action Items – 2 September

Networking / Cont. Breakfast OSD, Joint Ground Robotic Enterprise Update – Rob Maline Australia’s “Magic” Robot Competition – Andy Dallas Break Global Trends and Technology Directions – Dr. Dennis Bushnell Innovation, Technology, Growth and American Competiveness – Dr. Ken Jarbo Lunch RDECOM-TARDEC Robotic Initiatives – Dr. Jim Overholt OSD DDR& E Roles & Missions – Col Brian Bedell Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference & Exhibition – Bruce Donlin & Mike Dauth Wrap-Up/Discussion Agenda

Next Quarterly Meeting Action Items – 16 December