The system combines the CORVUS-RAVEN platform, designed to detect and neutralise small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), with the Individual CORVUS Node, which senses, monitors, and decodes electronic signals. This capability enhances the T7 robot’s ability to protect troops and assets by providing stand-off detection and countermeasures.
Dr. Paul Bosscher, Robotics Chief Engineer at L3Harris, explained the innovation’s purpose: “The idea was to leverage unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) like T7 to deliver EW effects from a distance, keeping personnel out of harm’s way.” The robots can be rapidly repositioned, with EW functions remotely controlled, ensuring both operational flexibility and survivability.
The T7 robot’s aerospace-grade shielding protects it from electromagnetic interference while transmitting or detecting adversarial signals. This unique feature enables the robot to carry out electronic warfare missions without compromising its own systems or hindering signal detection capabilities.
The experiment also revealed additional applications, such as recovering downed drones or using the robot’s arm to launch drones during missions. These capabilities highlight the versatility of UGVs like the T7 and their potential beyond explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) tasks.
By demonstrating the T7’s EW integration, L3Harris emphasised its commitment to advancing robotic and electronic warfare technologies. The success at Vanguard 2024 underscores the company’s role in shaping future mission scenarios, from counter-sUAS operations to spectrum sensing and beyond.
Source: L3Harris Technologies.