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UP-CLOSE Tactical Technology in Action cal, radiological and nuclear sensors. In addition, preset arm positions and the ability to "fy the gripper," make manipulation of objects much easier. Built using a modular design approach, the robot can be readily adapted for a variety of mission scenarios. Featuring removable articulators, wheels and tracks, Titus provides users with the capability to navigate passageways that are only 16 inches wide or race down range to address a threat at a top speed of 7.5 mph. Industry standard interfaces, such as USB and Ethernet, make Titus easier to maintain and upgrade and to incorporate payloads and sensors. "Working closely with users, Northrop Grumman Remotec designed Titus to be an extension of the bomb tech or SWAT operator, so the operator can focus on the mission and not the robot. We've changed the operator control unit to an intuitive touchscreen with physical controls similar to a gaming system, added more sensors and cameras on target for increased situational awareness, plus automated functions where we can." Knopp said special attention was given to reducing life cycle costs by providing advanced diagnostics for improved maintenance, and easily upgradeable features and accessory integration. Northrop Titus 1 TACTICAL ELECTRONICS TE HCT3 vides capabilities that include unmanned systems, cyber-security, C4ISR and logistics. The company's mission is to be at the forefront of technology and innovation, delivering superior solutions with maximized cost effciencies. In December 2012, Northrop Grumman began deliveries of Titus™, the newest and smallest of its Andros™ line of unmanned ground vehicles. Built with the proven four-articulator design that has made the Andros line of vehicles so successful, Titus weighs 135 pounds and measures 27 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 23 inches high. Titus represents the next-generation Andros and features a unique operator control 42 LAW and ORDER I January 2014 unit with a hybrid touchscreen and game system-style physical controls. Mike Knopp, Director of Northrop Grumman Remotec, said the company challenged their engineers "to not only retain certain Andros capabilities, but to introduce a host of advanced features to meet the next generation of users and their ever-changing missions. They responded with a small UGV that was mechanically brilliant and reimagined the entire user experience," Knopp said. The Andros operating system provides much greater information to the operator while easing user workload through more interactivity with intelligent payloads such as chemical, biologi- u www.tacticalelectronics.com Founded in 1999, Tactical Electronics (TE) provides law enforcement and military professionals with the technology and training needed to excel in real-world challenges. Their product line includes tactical camera systems, EOD equipment, inspection tools, K-9 Systems, and Offcer Worn Video. The four internal divisions within the company—TE Products, TE Training, TE Research and Development, and TE Aviation—work together to deliver innovative solutions to their military and law enforcement clients. Tactical Electronics' HCT3 Helmet Camera is an offcer-worn camera system exclusively designed for direct recording and archiving of training scenarios and live operations. Durable and lightweight, it can easily be mounted to the helmet of the operator via a Velcro attachment or a rail mount, and provides up to four hours of AV recording.