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Design Challenges
The follow six design challenges were chosen on the basis
of technical innovation, feasibility, and applicability to
the U.S. Army. These projects have been prescreened by representatives
of the U.S. Army and MIT to deliver a mutually beneficial
design experience under the constraints of the limited time
and effort of the Competition. The Soldier Design Competition
does not preclude the submission of ideas outside of those
listed and will accommodate “write-in” ideas for
a solution to a Soldier-related problem not covered by the
current projects.
Challenge 1: Universal Battery
Charger
Design a lightweight, portable powered universal battery
charger that can recharge different standard size and voltage
military batteries.
Challenge 2: Water Purification
Unit for Remote Locations
Design a new water purification system that is self contained
and powered by using renewable energy.
Challenge 3: Height and Velocity Sensor
Design a height and velocity sensor suite to meet the needs
of cargo and personnel precision airdrop systems.
Challenge 4: Underground Cave
Detector
Design a device that detects underground cavities and subterranean
structures/infrastructure in open and complex terrain and
displays the (underground) layout of the same on a handheld
device/display (GoBook Table, Palm Tungsten/C, etc.) in three
dimensions with the proper measurement data included/displayed.
Challenge 5: Cooling Undergarment
Design an individual soldier cooling undergarment system that
could plug into the cooling system that is powered and contained
in a vehicle.
Challenge 6: Enhanced Breaching Tool
Design a lighter entry tool which is as effective in delivering
a breaching force as a battering-style ram.
Challenge 7: Open Design Solution
to Current Soldier Need
Propose to the ISN the designing and building of a prototype
piece of individual or small unit equipment that assists Soldiers
in performing their military duties. Gain ISN permission to
proceed.
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