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LONDON (Alliance News) - QinetiQ Group PLC on Friday revealed that its new robotics contract with the US Army is worth up to USD164 million over its seven-year life.
The contract is for the US Army's Common Robotic System-Individual contract, with defence contractor QinetiQ delivering small ground robots.
The robots, which are used to carry items, will be "back-packable" and will have advances sensors as well as being capable of detecting and countering hazards.
The indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract includes a low rate initial production phase worth around USD20 million over a period of one to two years. QinetiQ's has already been awarded an initial USD4 million order as part of the initial production phase.
This phase will then be proceeded by a "series of annual production releases".
Jeff Yorsz, president of QinetiQ's North America unit, said: "Providing robust, reliable, and exceptionally capable ground robots to support our armed services has been a driving passion at QinetiQ North America for decades now.
"Our Common Robotic System-Individual robot combines performance, intuitive control, and easy transport with a very competitive price point. This will redefine the market for next-generation back-packable robots."
