From Rodeo to Reality

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI)

OSTI ID:1427280

Deuel, Jamieson K. ^[1]; Mullaney, Christopher ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The Western National Robot Rodeo & CAPEX (Capability Exercise) is a technical competition for military and civilian bomb squads and emergency responders that puts teams through ten to twelve challenging scenarios ranging from operator skill to full mission planning, execution, and TTPs (Tactics, Training, and Procedures). “The goal of the event is to make good robot operators into great robot operators,” Jake Deuel says. Jake Deuel of Sandia National Laboratories co-hosts the event each year with Chris Ory of Los Alamos National Laboratories. This year’s competition was held at Sandia Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1427280
• Report Number(s): SAND-2015-9753J; 607715
• Journal Information: International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), Journal Name: International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English