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 […]

Seminar

24/11/2021

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.