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: p.moran@korddefence.com.auW: www.korddefence.com.au