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Soldier Combat System Integration using the Rifle Input Control
A new control and integration technology for soldier systems
PETER MORANKord Defence Pty Ltd
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Today’s soldier needs to operate a number of different electronic deviceseach with their own separate controls
But how do they do this without taking their eyes off task or hands off weapon?
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THE PROBLEM
↑ Multiple interfaces and locations
↑ Increased complexity
↑ Increased power & weight
IMPACT ON SOLDIER
↑ Increased mental load
↑ Greater movement & error
↓ Reduced speed of operation
↓ Reduced situational awareness
↓ Reduced safety
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CURRENT SOLUTIONS
• Not programmable or “smart”
• Limited growth potential• Change devices – change interface
• Limited command set
• Multiple locations
• Difficult to use:• On the move
• Eyes-free
• Hand on weaponFrench FELIN
US Land Warrior
German IDZ
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Simple From the weapon On the move Fast (Instinctive) One-handed Head-up
Kord Defence and Thales Australia have developed a new technology that provides integrated control for
today’s soldier
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RIFLE INPUT CONTROL
• Five button, rugged controller
• Mounted on foregrip of rifle via standard Picatinny Rail
• Standalone/Integrated
• Programmable
• Wired or wireless
• Internal/external power
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SOLDIER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Integration with the soldier
CONTROL
LETHALITY SYSTEM
BMS
TWS
RADIOS
NVG
INTEGRATION
ARCHITECTURE
NAD
Illuminator
C4I SYSTEM
STA SYSTEM
Weapon
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OPERATION
Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate Incorporates patented technology:
Chordic graphical user interface (CGUI)
For example:
PRESS THUMB AND FIRST FINGER
Minimal training required. Users remember key functions (muscle memory) Eyes-free operation
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Speed of operation: > x 2
Response time: sub-second
Situational awareness: > double
Cognitive load: significantly reduced
Training: 12-16 functions in 1 hr
Movement or noise: minimal
BENEFITS
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STATUS
Partnership with Thales Australia
Australian Army assessed working prototype
RIC integrated into design of new Austeyr rifle (F88)
Soldier trials - December 2009/ March 2010
Ruggedised RIC Trial units developed
Production prototypes (TRL 8) ready mid 2010
New forms under development – handheld/body worn
MORE INFORMATION
Dr Peter MoranPresidentKord Defence Pty Ltd2/37 Canberra Av.Forrest. ACT. Australia. 2603PH: 61 (2) 6232 0606E: [email protected]: www.korddefence.com.au
