Persistent Systems, a provider of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), recently announced that Remotec, a subsidiary of Peraton, has joined Persistent’s Wave Relay Ecosystem as its exclusive network provider.

An industry alliance of unmanned system and sensor producers, all using the Wave Relay MANET as their preferred network for command-and-control, the Wave Relay Ecosystem will now include Remotec’s entire suite of Andros unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).

“We are excited to welcome Remotec to the Wave Relay® Ecosystem,” said Tom Jennings, director of Business Development at Persistent Systems. “As a global leader in robotic systems, this exclusive partnership with Remotec greatly enhances our company’s core vision: to network the battlefield with our world-class Wave Relay® technology and enable the safety and success of those who have no-fail mission sets.”

Providing increased range, improved data rates, and the ability to share high-quality video, audio, and text data, the Remotec platforms integrated with the Wave Relay MANET include the:

• Andros SPARTAN, Remotec’s flagship hazardous duty platform that is highly dexterous.
• Andros FX, a heavy-duty EOD platform with increased track-pod mobility and nine degrees of freedom manipulator.
• Andros SR1, a lightweight, man-portable platform, that is quickly deployable.
• Andros Wolverine, the all-terrain workhorse ideal for sand, snow, and mud surfaces.

“We are thrilled to partner with Persistent Systems to enhance the situational awareness of our law enforcement and military customers,” said Amy Rall, president of the Citizen Security and Public Services sector at Peraton. “This ecosystem will increase intelligence insights and enable our customers to make informed decisions and planning tactical operations.”

A large improvement over their current network, the Wave Relay® MANET will equip law enforcement and military end-users with command-and-control of Remotec UGVs and improve their situational awareness with the sharing of real-time data.

“Providing operators the ability to evaluate and respond to hazardous situations is a core tenet, said Jennings. “The last thing they want to worry about in these situations is the network. Our technology partnerships are deliberate efforts toward ensuring all warfighters and law enforcement personnel return home safe.”