Autonomous Active-Assailant Response Units for Zoned Deterrence

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing active assailant response systems rely on human piloting and require a launch sequence, wasting valuable time that could be used to save lives, and lack autonomous operation within mapped environments.

Innovation Solution

An autonomous active assailant response system comprising response units and detection units, controlled by a computer, which can deploy nonlethal deterrents and autonomously identify and neutralize threats within predefined zones using turret, rail, aerial, and wheeled traversal units.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If human piloting is used to control the response unit, then the system can be operated with current technology, but valuable time is lost due to the required launch sequence

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresponse timeVSAvoidautonomous operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The response unit is equipped with autonomous navigation capabilities including sensors, processors, and control systems that enable it to independently locate, track, and engage threats without human intervention. The unit self-manages its movement from the launch tube to the threat location and executes neutralization autonomously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The response unit is pre-positioned within the launch tube in a ready state, with all necessary systems pre-configured and powered. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming launch sequences, allowing immediate deployment upon threat detection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Extent of automation

If pre-installed boxes with weapons are placed in an environment, then quick response is possible, but the system lacks autonomous operation capability within a mapped environment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautonomous operationVSAvoidenvironmental integration

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The response unit transitions from a static pre-installed position to dynamic autonomous operation. It actively navigates through the environment using propulsion systems, sensors, and real-time mapping capabilities to adapt to the specific layout and conditions of the protected space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces static mechanical weapon boxes with an autonomous robotic platform that uses electronic sensors, computer vision, and intelligent algorithms to detect, track, and neutralize threats. The mechanical launch tube is replaced with an autonomous deployment mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20250283698A1Systems and methods for active assailant response

Publication Date: 2025.09.11 SHOTHAWK LLC

AI summary

An active assailant response system comprising a set of response units configured to deploy a nonlethal deterrent and including a first response unit arranged in a first zone of an environment and a second response unit arranged in a second zone of the environment; a set of detection units configured to identify one or more active assailants within the environment and including a first detection unit arranged in the first zone of the environment and a second detection unit arranged in the second zone of the environment; and a computer in communication with the set of response units and being configured to determine that at least one active assailant is present within one of the zones based on signals received from the set of detection units, and activate the set of response units in response to the at least one active assailant being present within one zones.