Systems and methods for arranging firearms training scenarios

Abstract

Systems and methods of arranging a firearms training scenario utilising at least one robotic mobile target in a training area are disclosed, the method including the steps of: sending commands to at least one robotic target in a training area to cause the target to operate in the training area; recording operations data representative of the operations carried out by the at least one robotic target; and subsequently conducting a training scenario in the training area wherein the at least one robotic target bases its actions at least partially on the previously recorded operations data.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to systems and methods for arranging firearms training scenarios and particularly relates to firearms scenarios utilising robotic mobile targets.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Armed personnel such as soldiers typically receive training to assist them in dealing with armed combat situations that they might encounter during their active duties. Such training can include training exercises using live ammunition such as practice in shooting at targets. Such training is crucial to the personnel's performance and safety in real life situations. There remains a need for improved systems and methods for training armed personnel.[0003]To date, such training has involved the use of static shooting targets, pop-up targets, and targets moved on tracks. For targets on tracks, the routes are defined by the tracks and the motion along those routes is controlled directly in real-time or is pre-defined on a computer screen.[0004]In some cases, mob...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method for training robots and firearms trainees by giving them a modified version of the original sequence of operations. The changes can be random or repeatable, and can be tailored to the needs of each trainee. This approach makes the training more challenging and unpredictable for the trainees, but also allows the instructor to fine-tune the training scenario for each trainee's needs. Overall, this method improves the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs.

Problems solved by technology

This adds a significant workload to training exercises, particularly when multiple moving targets are required, and it is difficult to present multiple trainees with identical training scenarios.

When presenting moving targets along tracks, considerable thought should be put into the routes of the tracks, since they are difficult to move subsequently.

1. When looking at the computer screen, the operator has to imagine what the trainee will see from their perspective, what angles and openings will be visible from a certain vantage point, etc. This is especially difficult when there are elevation changes within the training range, so the operator has to think in three dimensions while plotting target trajectories on a two-dimensional screen. As a result, creating a route for a mobile target may involve iterating between defining the route on the screen, watching the target move from the trainee's intended vantage point, modifying the route on the screen, etc (a potentially cumbersome process).

2. Defining a route on a computer screen requires that the route be defined relative to something meaningful that can be displayed on the screen, i.e. a map of some kind This mandates an extra step before a mobile trackless target can be used in a new training range: that map must first be generated. Even if the map is very simple, e.g. an aerial photograph of the training range geo-referenced in a GPS coordinate system, it is still an extra step and may require additional resources such as an internet connection to download the aerial photograph.

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