DARPA Grand Challenge: Under the Systems Engineering Microscope
Presented by DR. JAMES A. GUFFEY

In the Race Across the Desert, the two entries supported by Boeing and developed by Carnegie Mellon University were among only five completing the race.  Each contestant was required to autonomously navigate a tough 132-mile course through the Mojave Desert with the winner determined by time to complete.  Jim will discuss the race, what went right, what went wrong, and what we learned. His talk includes extensive footage of the race, including onboard views from both Sandstorm and Highlander, the two CMU/Boeing entries. 

Join members of the Midwest Gateway Chapter of the International Council on Systems Engineering for this exciting presentation on Thursday, 30 March 2006 in the Bldg 100 Auditorium.  Networking begins at 4pm in the Prologue Room followed by a brief meeting and the presentation beginning at 4:30pm. There is no charge for INCOSE members although there is a $2 contribution for nonmembers for soft drinks and snacks.

Jim Guffey has been involved in unmanned systems at Boeing over the last several decades including the Grand Challenge. He has earned a BS in Physics, both an MS and PhD in Experimental Atomic Physics, and an MBA. Dr .Guffey initiated the first in-house investigations into the use and applicability of Artificial Intelligence Technology at MCAIR in 1984 and was the Technical/Deputy Program Manager of the Pilot’s Associate program, which built an AI-based system to assist a fighter pilot in performing future advanced combat missions.   That software architecture was the basis for the Rotor Craft Pilot’s Associate system, which in turn was the genesis of the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle and some unmanned vehicles of the Future Combat System program.

Please contact Bill Schoening at william.w.schoening@boeing.com for reservations due to potentially limited seating.  

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