The Indigenous Approach

Robotics & Army Special Operations

In this episode, we take a bit of a deep dive into the world of Robotics and Autonomous Systems and we explore where the nexus is between Robotics and Army Special Operations. 

Our guests for today's episode:

Jason is an Operations Planner in the USASOC G3 Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Division and the USASOC ARSOF Robotics Division’s Subterranean Robotics and Autonomous Systems Manager.  He works alongside CWMD planners to develop Robotics and Autonomous Systems solutions for close, confined spaces with fouled air and other environments that challenge life support.

Dave is a Special Forces Major who works in the USASOC Combat Development Directorate and is focused on mobility. He’s USASOC’s touchpoint with the Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team and the Army’s Robotics Requirements Division. 

MAJ Corey Wallace is an Armor officer and is the Robotic Combat Vehicle Requirements Lead at the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team.


Book Recommendations from our guests:

Lean Product Playbook - Dave Olsen
Kill Chain - Christian Brose
Army of None - Paul Scharre
The Innovator's Dilemma - Clayton Christensen