SYRANO: a ground robotic system for target acquisition and neutralization

Abstract

The overall characteristics of the French robotic Operational Demonstrator (OD) SYRANO are described, while the system is being currently evaluated in th Mourmelon proving ground by the French military forces. The article deals with the technical choices made to get an homogeneous OD, leading to acceptable and credible operational uses. It focuses especially on the way the transmission problem between the robot and the control station (one of well-known shortcomings in teleoperated system) was solved, using specific equipment and high level teleoperation modes.