IRAP - Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie

IRAP is a new Mixed Research Unity (UMR 5277) of the CNRS and the University Paul Sabatier (PRES University of Toulouse) which results from the gathering of the old laboratories LATT, CESR, from part of the DTP and from a few researchers and teachers-researchers of the LMTG (about 300 people in total). The scientific objectives of the IRAP are the study and the understanding of the Universe and its content : the Earth as a planet, its ionized environment, the sun and its planets, the stars and their planetary systems, the galaxies, the very first stars and the primeval Big Bang. With technical employees specialized in the field of conception, construction, integration and operation of ground and space instruments and laboratory experiments leading to characterize physical process, this new UMR of the UPS backing on to the CNES is one of the main poles of the ground-space astrophysics in France.

Drumgrange Ltd

Drumgrange is an independent British engineering company, specialising in the design, development, manufacture and through-life support of electronics and communications systems. We operate in the maritime and land domains of the defence and security industries, delivering products that are in service with the UK Armed Forces, NATO Forces, and foreign militaries. With over 40 years of experience, we have established an enviable reputation for delivering innovative technological solutions and services on time, within budget, and to customer's specifications.

ABP Technologies

At ABP our mission is to support organisations through our high-performance precision engineering for the civilian and defence sectors. We're proud to be part of a long tradition of British manufacturing excellence, applying our expertise in supporting individuals and agencies in their engineering requirements. With a track record of delivering high performance projects for the UK and other global clients, we have an international reputation for engineering excellence in both the public and private sectors. We work collaboratively with our clients on products that are then deployed in some of the world's most hostile and demanding environments. Our innovative and bespoke approach in supporting our clients have made us a global leader in providing and supporting engineering products.

Digital Concepts Engineering

Since 2017, Digital Concepts Engineering have been developing and deploying solutions directly related to the conversion of vehicles and platforms to remote control, and are regarded as global leaders in Uncrewed Vehicle technology. Using our own high reliability, low latency control system, Marionette, we have successfully converted a range of legacy platforms, including Armoured Fighting Vehicles such as FV510 Warrior, the US HMMWV, assorted trucks, 4x4s, 6 and 8-wheel platforms, bomb disposal robots and bespoke uncrewed vehicles. Once converted, these platforms can be driven manually by an operator, either from within the vehicle or remotely, or via an AI interface, allowing autonomous operations. Marionette is essentially a toolbox of vehicle or payload interface modules, controlling the engine, transmission, steering, braking, and other vehicle functions along with a variety of payloads, from digital sensors to hydraulic manipulators. This allows extremely rapid vehicle conversions, down to around 6 weeks from vehicle arrival in our workshops. Marionette can also be used to replace or upgrade obsolete control systems, extending the life of otherwise solid platforms, as demonstrated on the Wheelbarrow EOD robots. Recent work has focused on reducing round-trip control system latency to levels that facilitate high speed teleoperation (100kph), developing a universal control interface that can be used by human or AI controller, and study and development of alternative communications (radio and Free Space Optics) specifically for control of UGVs. DCE also design and manufacture our own range of UGVs. Called "X-series" these platforms range from 250-400kg and come in many flavours, including reconnaissance (up to 20kph) and fully submersible "bottom crawlers". They are powerful, reliable, and cost effective, and have been used in several defence, agriculture, and nuclear decommissioning roles.

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