Pratt & Miller Engineering & Fabrication, LLC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: A17-145

Description

PME proposes the RIHT Target (pronounced Right), the Resettable, Interactive, Human-Type Target. The RIHT Target follows a product line approach leveraging a series of systems that combine to provide a more realistic target experience for live-fire training environments. Specifically, PME will architect the flexibility of form factor and the technology content options from the beginning of the design and development program. This will allow the foundational live-fire target to be configured in multiple ways to accommodate varying specialized needs. For each potential application, the RIHT Target includes additional technology features based on the intent of the specific training exercise. Some technology considerations include: use of flexible contact-based hit zones; use of fixed contact-based hit zones; use of non-contact hit detection; shot engagement limited to 45 degrees; shot engagement at full 360 degrees; dynamic movement including mid-torso bending; static posable positioning; and full size collapsing motion. At the highest level of planned complexity, a RIHT Target will be able to move its arms so that it can either brandish a weapon to show aggression or raise its hands to signify non-combatant status or surrender.The list of potential variations to accommodate specific needs goes on and on.