ABOUT THE EVENT
The Unmanned Ground Vehicles Autonomy Trials (UGV-AT) is an event dedicated to understanding the current state of autonomous navigation capabilities in the field of unmanned vehicles developed for military use. Taking place on the 28th and 29th of June at Läsna, Estonia, the event aims to allow companies active in the field to showcase their systems to a multinational audience of military experts.
The participating systems will be put through a series of increasingly challenging scenarios looking at the essentials necessary for on-road and off-road navigation: route planning, point-to-point movement, obstacle avoidance, etc.
The event is organised by the Estonian Military Academy and the Estonian Defence Forces with partial financing from the participating Member States of the iMUGS project. There is no participation or entrance fee for the event.
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For participating companies Markus Otsus +372 5267 689 |
For visitors/observers Elis Kuusik +372 522 1965 |
For media Mari-Liis Päären +372 510 0231 |
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SCHEDULE OF 28TH OF JUNE
28.06 schedule:
09:30 – 09.45 Introduction to the event and general safety briefing
10:00 – 11:30 Start of the scenarios in locations A, B and C
11:30 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 13:30 Continuation of the scenarios in locations A, B and C
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch break
15:00 – 16:30 Continuation of the scenarios in locations A, B and C
16:30 – 17:00 Conclusions of the day and travel back to Tallinn
28.06 Scenario A
| Scenario A schedule | |
| Group 1 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 10:00 | Charismatec OG |
| 10:20 | iMUGS |
| 10:40 | LEM SRL |
| 11:00 | Diehl Defence |
| Group 2 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 12:00 | Nexter Robotics |
| 12:20 | Hentschel System |
| 12:40 | Czech University of Defence |
| 13:00 | Rheinmetall Canada |
| Group 3 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 15:00 | ARX Landsysteme |
| 15:20 | Milrem Robotics |
| 15:40 | Star Defence Logistics ja Engineering |
| 16:00 | |
28.06. Scenario B
| Scenario B schedule | |
| Group 3 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 10:00 | Milrem Robotics |
| 10:20 | Star Defence Logistics & Engineering |
| 10:40 | ARX Landsysteme |
| 11:00 | |
| Group 1 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 12:00 | iMUGS |
| 12:20 | LEM SRL |
| 12:40 | Diehl Defence |
| 13:00 | Charismatec OG |
| Group 2 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 15:00 | Hentschel System |
| 15:20 | Czech University of Defence |
| 15:40 | Rheinmetall Canada |
| 16:00 | Nexter Robotics |
28.06 Scenario C
| Scenario C schedule | |
| Group 2 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 10:00 | Czech University of Defence |
| 10:20 | Rheinmetall Canada |
| 10:40 | Nexter Robotics |
| 11:00 | Hentschel System |
| Group 3 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 12:00 | Star Defence Logistics & Engineering |
| 12:20 | ARX Landsysteme |
| 12:40 | Milrem Robotics |
| 13:00 | |
| Group 1 | |
| Starting time: | Platform: |
| 15:00 | LEM SRL |
| 15:20 | Diehl Defence |
| 15:40 | Charismatec OG |
| 16:00 | iMUGS |
EVENT SCHEDULE AND GENERAL STRUCTURE
29th of June, Main visitor day
Navigation on forest roads, combined with off-road and forest floor navigation
9:00 Arrival on site, introduction to the event
10:00 Start of the scenarios
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch
15:00 – 16:30 Continuation of the scenarios
16:30 – 17:00 Conclusions of the day and travel back to Tallinn
18:00 Arrival in Tallinn
19:00 Start of the evening event (by invitation in Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel )
The event is built up of six scenarios or routes, which all the participating UGVs will run through, with three simpler scenarios planned for the 28th of June, and three more challenging scenarios for the 29th of June.
The participating platforms will be divided into three groups, rotating between scenario sites and thus all the scenarios will be running simultaneously.
Upon arrival at the trial site, all visitors and observers will receive a booklet containing the exact locations of various scenario sites, as well as information regarding the timeslots when each platform is expected to run through a scenario.
Lunch for all participants and visitors will be provided at a location near the test sites.
WEATHER AND NATURE
Please be advised that the UGV-AT is an outdoor event and even though some cover from the weather is provided in the form of tents, most of the event will take place in open forested areas. An outfit comfortable for walking on the forest floor and off the roads is advised.
Weather
The weather in Estonia at the end of June is typically at around 15-20oC, although variations can range from 10-30oC. Please consult the weather forecasts prior to the event and plan accordingly.
Vegetation and animals near and around the trial site
In order to make your visit more safe and comfortable, please keep in mind the following.
Ticks and mosquitoes
The end of June is an active time for both ticks and mosquitoes. Please be advised of the risk of Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis potentially carried by ticks, and carry out daily checks of the entire body to ensure that no ticks have attached themselves. If found, contact the medical personnel present on site.
Mosquitoes in Estonia do not carry any dangerous diseases but can be a nuisance in some forested areas.
Tick and mosquito repellents are available in all grocery stores and petrol stations.
Larger wildlife
There are two types of snakes in Estonia with the common European adder being the only venomous snake found in Estonian nature. The European adder can be recognised by a specific zig-zag pattern on the back.
Although attacks are very rare, bears, elk and wild boar should be avoided upon sighting, as animals with young ones might be aggressive.
TRAVELLING IN ESTONIA BY CAR
The speed limit in regular Estonian highways is 90 km/h. On the Highway 1 heading towards Läsna, speeds up to 120 km/h may be allowed (depending on weather and road conditions), please pay attention to traffic signs.
We would also like to bring to your attention the zero tolerance policy towards alcohol when driving in Estonia.