Key features of the
Base
High Impact Body Ruggedization Kit
- Upgraded shock reservoirs and higher-rate springs.
- A full skid plate provides complete protection of the drivetrain and subframe
- Upgraded suspension and fender guards for increased protection in rough terrain
- Environmental seal guards for the axle boots keep out the harshest of weather and protect from punctures
- Fortified front bumper and sidekickers for outer body protection
- Frame mounted 2.5 Ton winch and 2” rear mounted receiver for emergencies and rescues
Onboard Autonomous Payload
- Drive by Wire with EPS, electronic throttle control, and automated shifting controller.
- FORT Pro Series with EPC
- Allows for line-of-sight operations or long-range E-stop via a local network (Silvus)
Performance Upgrades
- Custom PVT air intake for increased reliability in the field.
- Stock brake switch replaced with upgraded relay signal for increased reliability.
On Board Driver Safety
- Dual fire suppression system
- Dual 3” 5-point racing harness
- Multi-single inputs to transition from autonomy back to manual control some text
- Applying the brake or throttle or turning the steering wheel will exit auto mode and give complete control to the safety operator ( manned operation)
Birth of Stallion
January 2021
DARPA RACER Announcement
Carnegie Robotics LLC, wins GFX contract
November 2021
RACER Fleet Vehicle Unveiling (RFV)
CRL hosts all performer teams for RFV training and official kickoff
View Unveiling
January 2022
RFV Delivery to performer teams
Second set of RACER Fleet Vehicles delivered to performer teams
March 2022
Field Experiment 1
View Experiment
September 2022
Field Experiment 2
Unveiling of upgraded RFV with Remote Control (RC) capabilities
View Experiment
January 2023
Block 2 RFV
CRL delivered Block-2 RFVs to performer teams
March 2023
Field Experiment 3
Test runs during this experiment were with the first fully autonomous opertation (no manned driver), with a safety operator overseeing in a supporting chase vehicle
View Experiment
August 2023
Additional Block 2 RFV deliveries
Delivered a second Block-2 RFV to each performer team for a total of 13 total RFV builds
October 2023
Field Experiment 4
Continued RFV testing
November 2023
Stallion program inception
Inception of the Stallion Program to re-design for new base platform and Drive-by-wire (DBW) system for sale to independent users
December 2023
Final RFV build
Completed remaining four Block-2 RFVs for a total of 17
February 2024
Delivery of first Stallion unit
CRL ships first Stallion Vehicle (Unlimited Build) to end-user