US Air Force Makes Diesel-Killing Robot Do The Heavy Lifting
In its quest to decarbonize and electrify, the US Air Force is upgrading its MHU-83 Jammer munitions lift truck.The US Air Force has been trying to upgrade its munitions handling equipment for years, and it has just announced that a robot has won the job. The idea is to improve precision and safety, reduce noise, cut the use of diesel fuel, and give the Air Force a leg up on its electrification plans.
At this writing, investigators are collecting evidence of mass executions and other atrocities committed in Ukraine by Russia. Millions are fleeing and in need of assistance. To help refugees from that conflict and others, donate toThe Air Force usescalled the MHU-83 Jammer to transport and lift bombs into aircraft, which sounds a bit tame but is actually a critical task.
MHU stands for materials handling unit and “Jammer” is the nickname. Back in 2003 the Air Force studied the concept of“By converting the MHU-83 into an HEV, the U.S. Air Force will improve fuel efficiency, improve emissions, and eliminate, at the very least, the need for an auxiliary power cart. This dual-use technology will meet a variety of markets, ranging from power generation, to more efficient forklifts,” they enthused.
All’s well that ends well. Air Force technicians spotted the problem and came up with a quick, relatively inexpensive fix to prevent accidents such as dropping a 5,000-pound bomb on the tarmac during the loading process. “The new line will improve safety for the weapon loaders as well as improve efficiency and save money,” the Air Force remarked at the time, but apparently it was already scouting around for a next-generation solution.Sure enough, last fall the Air Force included the Massachusetts startup
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