U.K. Ministry of Defence Awards Harris Corporation Contract Worth up to $70 Million for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robots
September 13 2017 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Harris T7TM robotic system to provide
U.K. forces with advanced EOD capabilities
- Features unique, highly intuitive
control interface, haptic feedback and human-like dexterity
- Represents first of several potential
international opportunities for the T7 robot
(Harris Stand #N5-120 USA Pavilion) — The United
Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS) a contract worth up to £55 million ($70 million) to
provide T7™ robotic systems – with a highly intuitive control
interface and haptic feedback – to support U.K. explosive ordnance
disposal (EOD) missions around the world. The announcement was made
during DSEI 17 being held September 12-15 at the ExCel in
London.
The systems will be part of the MOD’s Project STARTER and help
defeat a wide variety of explosive threats, including improvised
explosive devices (IEDs) and unexploded ordnances. The T7 supports
the demanding requirements of commercial and military missions,
including hazardous materials (HAZMAT) cleanup, EOD, intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and special weapons and
tactics missions.
The robot provides operators with human-like dexterity and
haptic force feedback from the robot arm to the remote-control
handgrip. The T7’s interface provides ease of use for operators and
unmatched command and control. Its precision control and dexterity
shorten task completion time and improve mission effectiveness, and
its rugged track system provides the outstanding mobility and
maneuverability required for rough terrain. A variety of
attachments enable use of standard-issue sensors, disruptors and
tools that support a wide range of missions, including HAZMAT and
the ability to disable and defeat IEDs planted inside vehicles.
“This award will bring life-saving technology to U.K. forces in
the field and reaffirms the importance of highly reliable, precise
and easy-to-use robotic systems for EOD operators,” said Ed Zoiss,
president, Harris Electronic Systems. “During Project STARTER’s
assessment trials in 2016, T7 successfully demonstrated to the U.K.
MOD the maneuverability, reliability, and capability required for
the toughest EOD missions. This award also represents the first of
several more international contract awards we’re anticipating for
the T7.”
Harris has conducted advanced R&D and developed robotic
solutions for ground and maritime environments for more than 20
years. Harris robotic systems are designed with the user in mind
and support ISR, EOD, and HAZMAT missions in the harshest
conditions. For more information on the T7, please visit:
www.harris.com/t7.
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more
at harris.com.
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