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## Intelligent Systems Division

-  Standard Test Methods for Response Robots  Expand or Collapse    -  NIST's Robotics Test Facility 
  -  Collaborating Facilities 
  -  Ground Systems 
  -  Aerial Systems  Expand or Collapse      -  Aerial Program Overview 
    -  Open Test Lanes and Scenarios 
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  -  Aquatic Systems 
  -  Robot Competitions  Expand or Collapse      -  RoboCup Rescue 
    -  Aerial Competitions 
  -  Events and Meetings  Expand or Collapse      -  2023.01 ASTM E54.09 Meeting San Antonio, Texas 
    -  2022.06 ASTM E54.09 Virtual Meeting 
    -  2022.01 ASTM E54.09 Virtual Meeting 
    -  2021.10 UTAC Conference, Guardian Centers, Perry, GA 
    -  2021.06 ASTM E54.09 Virtual Meeting 
    -  2021.02 ASTM E54.09 Virtual Meeting 
    -  2018.06 ASTM E54.09 San Diego, CA 
    -  2018.02 ASTM E54.09, Gaithersburg, MD 
    -  2017.06 ASTM E54.09, Toronto, Canada 
    -  2017.01 ASTM E54.09/Virginia Beach Exercise, Virginia Beach, VA 
    -  Prior Events and Meetings 

# Events and Meetings

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## 2023 Meetings

## Monday January 23, 2023 - San Antonio Police Department Training Facility  - Fly Drones in Test Methods and Scenarios

## Tuesday January 24, 2023 - Thursday January 26, 2023

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                  -  Committee Overview 
                  -  Overview of Meeting 
                  -  Presentation Slides 
                  -  Registration 
                  -  Agenda                      -  **San Antonio Police Department Training Facility  - Fly Drones in Test Methods and Scenarios** 
                    -  **Ground Test Methods** 
                    -  **Aerial Test Methods** 
                    -  **Aquatic Test Methods**
                  -  Venue 
                  -  Questions/Contacts 

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## Committee Overview

Over the past few years our suite of 30 ground robot test methods have been adopted widely across the U.S. and internationally to support purchasing and training. We are now expanding our efforts to develop test methods for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) defined by the FAA as under 25kg (55lbs) and for underwater remotely operated vehicles for hazardous environments.

Remotely operated robots enable emergency responders to perform extremely hazardous tasks from safer stand-off distances. Standard test methods help robot manufacturers and users objectively evaluate system capabilities to align with mission requirements. This improves the safety and effectiveness of emergency responders as they attempt to save lives and protect property in our communities.

The ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications: Response Robots (E54.09) is developing the standards infrastructure necessary to inspire innovation, inform purchasing decisions, and focus training with measures of operator proficiency. Adam Jacoff from NIST’s Intelligent Systems Division chairs the sub-committee with his team of robotics researchers and collaborators from all over the world. The standards committee is made up of robot manufacturers, emergency responders, test administrators, program managers, and others interested in developing the underlying measurement science necessary to quantitatively evaluate and compare robotic system capabilities and operator proficiencies.

This effort has been sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate, Capability Development Support Group, Office of Standards. They along with other sponsors have facilitated these standards committee meetings and associated test method validation exercises for nearly fifty test methods for ground, aerial, and aquatic systems.

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## Overview of Meeting

The objective of this meeting of the ASTM International Standards Committee on Homeland Security Applications, Sub-Committee on Response Robots (E54.09) is to provide an update on each working group’s effort with an emphasis on getting the existing test methods to ballot. Draft standards and prototype apparatus designs will be reviewed by manufacturers and others.  Topics will include recent test method validation exercises, robot purchases,  competitions, training events, and new collaborating test facilities around the world.

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## Presentation Slides from the Meeting

**Will be posted after the meeting.**

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## Registration

**Registration is required.**

**Online Registration is for in-person attendance only. No cash or check will be accepted on-site.**

**Registration link:**E54 Homeland Security Applications (eventscloud.com)

More information can be found on the main ASTM January 2023 Committee Week website.

Join or transfer to our new sub-committee on Response Robots (E54.09) here:

https://www.astm.org/MEMBERSHIP/index.html

If you were a member of the Operational Equipment (E54.08) sub-committee, you are not automatically a member of the new Response Robots (E54.09) sub-committee.  So please go online and either shift or add your affiliation to our new sub-committee.  You do not need to give up your position on any other sub-committee if your interests remain.

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## Agenda

### January 23, 2023 (Monday) 4 pm – 8 pm CST**(UTC/GMT -6** hours**)**

## **San Antonio Police Department Training Facility  - Fly Drones in Test Methods and Scenarios**

                  - Day and night familiarization flight demonstrations.
                  - Open to regional responders and the public.
                  - Everybody can watch and learn about the tests.
                  - FAA Part 107 license required to fly your own drone.
                  - Food served at sunset.

**Location:**

**San********Antonio********Police********Department********Training********Facility**

**12200 SE I-410 Access Rd**

**San Antonio, TX********78221**

***RSVP to robottestmethods [at] nist.gov (robottestmethods[at]nist[dot]gov)***robottestmethods [at] nist.gov (******)*so**we can facilitate parking and food service.*

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### **January 24, 2023 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM**CST**(UTC/GMT -6** hours**)**

## **GROUND TEST METHODS**

**Link to Virtual Meeting (WebEx)**

**Audio only:**Dial: 1-877-668-4490 Meeting Code: 2630 809 8892
                  - Committee Business:  Agenda, Minutes, Membership, Ballots, Deadlines
                  - Recent Events and Use Cases
                  - Maneuvering Tests (Forward/Reverse Driving):                       - Sustain Speed on a Line
                    - Center Between Objects
                    - Align Ground Contacts with Parallel Rails
                    - Cross Gaps
                    - Traverse Inclines
                    - Negotiate Leaning Obstacles
                  - Mobility Terrain Tests (Figure-8s, Zig-Zag Paths, and Crossover Slopes)                      - Continuous Ramps
                    - Crossing Ramps
                    - K-rails (new)
                    - Sand
                    - Gravel
                    - Stepfields
                    - Reconfigurable Crate Terrains for legged robots – 30 cm (12 in) steps
                    - Reconfigurable Pallet Terrains for autonomous robots – positive & negative obstacles
                  - Mobility Obstacle Tests (Variable Dimensions to Increase Difficulty):                       - Variable Height Diagonal Rail (New)
                    - Variable Incline Driving Orientations (AKA Incline Plane or Wagon Wheel)
                    - Variable Elevation Hurdles with Rolling Edges (AKA Hurdles)
                    - Variable Angle Stairs with Landings (New variable angle design)
                  - Manipulator Dexterity Classification Tests (Incremental Reaches and Elevations):                       - Inspect (Non-Contact) Tasks: Linear and Omni
                    - Insert/Extract Tool Tasks: Linear and Omni
                  - Manipulator Strength Tests:                       - Grasp, Stow, and Place
                    - Grasp and Drag
                    - Grasp and Roll
                  - C-IED/EOD Tests:                       - Turn Omnidirectional Doorknobs
                    - Open Push/Pull Doors
                    - Push E-Stop Buttons
                    - Break Glass
                    - Bore Panels
                    - Cut Ropes/Chain/Rebar
                    - Place MWB Disruptor
                    - X-Ray Dice
                  - Situational Awareness Tests:                       - Search Tasks in Maze with Complex Flooring
                    - Mapping (2D&3D) in Maze with Complex Flooring
                  - Sensing Tests:                       - Visual/Thermal Acuity
                    - Camera Pointing and Zooming
                    - Color Acuity
                    - Motion Detection
                    - Audio Acuity (2-way)
                    - Latency
                    - Proximity Sampling
                  - Radio Comms Tests:                       - Line-of-sight range
                    - Non-line-of-sight range
                    - Attenuated range from within armored personnel carriers
                  - Logistics:                       - Configuration Identification
                    - Cache Packaging and Set Up Time

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### **January 25, 2023 (Wednesday) 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM**CST**(UTC/GMT -6** hours**)**

## **AERIAL TEST METHODS**

**Link to Virtual Meeting (WebEx)**

**Audio Only:**

Dial: 1-877-668-4490 Meeting Code:  2631 652 7051

**Committee Business:** Agenda, Minutes, Membership, Ballots, Deadlines.
                  - Recent/Upcoming Events
                  - Use Cases
                  - Open Test Lane:                       - Overview
                    - Related scenarios with embedded scoring
                  - Obstructed Test Lane:                       - Overview
                    - Related scenarios with embedded scoring
                  - Confined Test Lane:                       - Overview
                    - Related scenarios with embedded scoring
                  - Sensing Tests:                       - Camera Pointing and Zooming
                    - Visual/Thermal Acuity
                    - Color Acuity
                    - Motion Detection,
                    - Video/Control Latency
                    - Noise
                  - Radio Comms Tests:                       - Line-of-Sight Range
                    - Non-Line-of-Sight Range
                    - Attenuated Range (from inside an armored personnel carrier)
                  - Logistics Tests:                       - Configuration Identification
                    - Cache Packaging and Set Up Time
                  - Other Tests:                       - Deliver Package
                    - Rain Tolerance
                    - Lights and Sounds
                    - Impact Forces (Drop Test)

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### **January 26, 2023 (Thursday)****9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**CST**(UTC/GMT -6** hours**)**

## **AQUATIC TEST METHODS**

**Link to Virtual Meeting (WebEx)**

**Audio Only:**

Dial: 1-877-668-4490 Meeting Code: 2633 528 7170
                  - Committee Business:  Agenda, Minutes, Membership, Ballots, Deadlines.
                  - Recent/Upcoming Events:  
                  - Maneuvering:                       - Bollard Thrust
                    - Hold Position and Orientation in Turbulence
                  - Manipulator Dexterity Classification Tests:                       - Inspect (Non-Contact) Tasks: C-Frame
                    - Insert/Extract Tools: C-Frame
                  - Manipulator Strength:                       - Grasp-Move-Place Tasks
                  - C-IED/EOD Tasks:                       - Hook Secondary Line
                    - Graps Soft Objects
                    - Cut Ropes/Chain/Rebar
                    - Break Glass
                    - Affix disruptor
                  - Sensing:                       - Sonar Acuity
                    - Visual Acuity
                    - Color acuity
                  - Logistics:                       - Configuration Identification
                    - Cache Packaging and Set Up Time

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## Venue

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

600 East Market Street

San Antonio, Texas

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## Questions/Contacts

In addition to ASTM staff, you can visit RobotTestMethods.nist.gov and/or email RobotTestMethod [at] nist.gov (RobotTestMethod[at]nist[dot]gov).

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## 2022 Meetings

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June 14 - June 16, 2022

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting - Virtual

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January 25 - January 27, 2022

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting - Virtual

## 2021 Meetings

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June 8 - June 10, 2021

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting - Virtual

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February 02 - February 04, 2021

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting - Virtual

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## 2020 Meetings

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June 29 - July 01,  2020

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting**.**Boston Marriott Copley Place; Boston, MA 

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February 03 - 05, 2020

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting**.**Atlanta Marriott Marquis; Atlanta, GA 

## 2019 Meetings

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June 03 - 05, 2019

ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee MeetingSheraton Denver Downtown Hotel; Denver, CO

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## 2018 Meetings

2018 - June 25-28ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee MeetingSheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina; San Diego, CA

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2018 -February 26  - Thursday March 01ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee MeetingNational Institute of Standards and Technology;  Gaithersburg, MD

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## 2017 Meetings

2017 - June 12-14ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee MeetingHamilton Port Authority; Toronto, Canada

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2017 - January 30 - February 3ASTM E54.09 Standard Committee Meeting

FEMA US&R VA-TF2 Special Operations Training Facility; Virginia Beach, VA

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