Kalyani’s ECARS, an amphibious, autonomous multi-task platform.

ECARS (Enhanced Collaborative Autonomous System), is a four-wheel ATV with skid-steer mechanism, designed to perform surveillance, security, and rescue missions in collaborative engagements.

ECARS is one of the several remotely controlled vehicles demonstrated at DefExpo India 2018 (Picture source: Army Recognition)

It is equipped with an enhanced collision avoidance system and a threat analysis software that also includes mission planning. It can operate autonomously with video motion detection. In fact, ECARS is a multi-mission and multi-sensor platform made capable to reach various places thanks to its all-terrain and amphibious design, climbing slopes of 45° maximum, under temperatures spanning from -40°C to +40°C. The vehicle can reach up to 20 km/h when manually driven, or 10-15 km/h in autonomous missions. Following the local operational parameters, the operator can select wi-fi or a radio frequence to pilot the vehicle.

ECARS can operate up to 24 hours continuous when working on battery and generator, or 6 hours continuous in silent mode.