24 Nov 2021 – Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) – InstRE
Summary of Event: 26 Engr Regt successfully hosted an InstRE study day focussing on the topic; WHAT ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM (RAS) MEANS TO THE ROYAL ENGINEERS? AN EXAMINATION THROUGH THE LENSES OF: PEOPLE, DATA AND TECHNOLOGY. There were a number of guest speakers, from both the military and civilian industry sharing their knowledge and […]
Summary of Event: 26 Engr Regt successfully hosted an InstRE study day focussing on the topic; WHAT ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM (RAS) MEANS TO THE ROYAL ENGINEERS? AN EXAMINATION THROUGH THE LENSES OF: PEOPLE, DATA AND TECHNOLOGY. There were a number of guest speakers, from both the military and civilian industry sharing their knowledge and experience. The event was a great opportunity to see how the Royal Engineers are addressing existing issues in capability using modern day technology.
Location: 26 Engr Regt Training Wing Auditorium
Time: 1000hrs – 1515hrs
Date: 24 Nov 21
This event was open to Members of the Institution of Royal Engineers, Serving soldiers and civilians as well.
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks | |
| 1 | 10:00 – 10:30 | Arrival of personnel | Regt Training Wing – Entrance Foyer | Tea & Coffee |
| 2 | 10:30 – 10:40 | Comd 25 (CS) Engr Gp Welcome | Auditorium | Col SW Davies |
| 3 | 10:40 – 11:10 | The Challenge | Auditorium | Mr J Welch & Mr I Carrie (Thales) |
| 4 | 11:10 – 11:40 | The Plan | Auditorium | Lt Col I Lamont (AHQ) |
| 5 | 11:40 – 12:10 | The Problems | Auditorium | Mr D Swan & LCpl N Valentine (DE&S) |
| 6 | 12:10 – 12:40 | Panel Discussion | Classrooms | All |
| 7 | 12:40 – 13:15 | Lunch | Regimental Training Wing – Entrance Foyer | Standing lunch |
| 8 | 13:15 – 14:00 | Demonstrations | Regimental Training Wing
– Car park |
Static Stands: DE&S – Robotic Platoon Vehicle (RPV)
Horiba Mira – Terrier & RPV (Viking) 11 EOD RLC – EOD Robot Thales – Hippo Raptor RGV & UAV |
| 9 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Discussion Groups | Classrooms (Syndicate breakout rooms) | All |
| 10 | 15:00 – 15:15 | Dispersal | Swinton Barracks | All |
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The event has now finished but a video of the event is now available to members here.
