Robotics Division Quarterly Meeting 2 September 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 Bill Thomasmeyer 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
Welcome – Joe Dyer Research Technology Protection Michelle Jackson, NCIS Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Roles, Missions and Initiatives Gordon Kranz, Dir. Engineering & Analysis Break RSJPO Update LtCol D. Thompson, USMC, Project ManagerRSJPO Update LtCol D. Thompson Working Lunch - SECDEF Efficiency Initiatives Lt Gen L. Farrell (USAF Ret) / Pete SteffesPete Steffes US Army Unmanned Ground Vehicle Strategy LTC S. Hatfield, USA, TRADOC LTC S. Hatfield Roundtable – Joe Dyer 1430Adjourn Agenda
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