Marshall Land Systems Unveils Remote Control Land Rover

Cambridge, 21st September 2010; A remotely controlled Land Rover developed by Marshall SDG, part of Cambridge based Marshall Land Systems, is unveiled today.

Based on a standard issue long wheelbase military vehicle, it is designed to travel in areas where putting vehicle crew at risk is not a viable option. The vehicle can be used to carry a variety of sensors or loads for reconnaissance, survey or other operations in a hazardous area.

The remote driver’s position is complete with all controls, steering wheel and instruments which replicate what the driver would experience if sitting in the actual vehicle. The driver has a screen which provides him with a real time image of the view from the driver’s position in the Land Rover. This remote driver location can be fitted to any vehicle or building which has the space.

In the remotely controlled vehicle the controls are managed by a series of servos and mechanical devices which turn the steering wheel or push on the pedals. Any vehicle with an automatic gearbox can be converted. The equipment installed in the remote Land Rover has been designed to be fitted or removed in less than 30 minutes so that vehicle can revert to being directly controlled by a driver.

“This development demonstrates the extensive capabilities of our engineers to provide agile solutions which are easily adapted to in-service equipment and provide novel solutions to overcome operational concerns,” said Peter Callaghan, Chief Executive of Marshall Land Systems.