The SHERPATM (Standard Heavy-duty Robotic Platform) is the ideal ground vehicle platform for researchers seeking a foundation to test or demonstrate advanced perception and autonomous navigation technologies. The vehicle was developed to provide universities and corporations with a proven UGV platform, allowing them to immediately test the technologies that matter most to them, without having to reinvent the UGV wheel.

The vehicle was originally developed by re² for Carnegie Mellon. The platform was used by the university’s team participating in DARPA’s PerceptOR program. During the program the vehicle endured two years of rigorous testing in a variety of harsh environments, including Yuma Proving Grounds, Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Polk and Pickel Meadows Marine Mountain Warfare Training facility. The program concluded successfully in 2004.

This robust platform has been thoroughly tested and is able to withstand the most intense weather conditions and terrain fluctuations. The controller unit allows the operator or computer to maneuver the vehicle with ease.

The base SHERPA vehicle contains all of the features and functions needed to test most advanced technologies. However, if additional features are needed, the SHERPA can be modified. Additional components are also available, such as a complete development station, an electric start generator, a retractable sensor mast, suspension deflection potentiometers and a tactile sensor bumper.

The SHERPA vehicle is available on a contract basis. Please contact us to discuss your test platform needs and we'll work with you to develop the perfect solution.

Weight: 1280 lbs.
Static tip-over angles:
Roll: 55 ^o
Pitch: Back: 45^o
Forward: 55^o
Center of Gravity Location:
Height: 22” from ground
Side to Side: Centered
Front to Back: 40.25”
Minimum turning radius: 10.8’
Dimensions:
Length w/bumper: 101”
Length w/o bumper: 93”
Width at rear tires: 68.5”
Height: 50.5”
Payload capacity: 620 lbs.
Tow capacity: 850 lbs.
Nominal run-time: 6 hours
Auxilary power output: 1600 W
Control Interface: RTC or JAUS

For complete specifications, download the SHERPA datasheet.

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re², Inc.
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