When a soldier goes in the battle field or does routine exercises he has to carry lot of weight. But now he does not have to think about that extra burden because BAE system in U.K. has developed a semi –autonomous, Multi-Operated All Terrain Vehicle (MOATV). The unique MOATV is designed to reduce the burden from the solider and has a range of sophisticated features. It can be driven like an ordinary vehicle or can be controlled by soldier operating a personal digital Assistant or PDA. BAE was given the charge to develop MOATV because U.K soldier often carry backpacks which weigh more than 70kgs and can their mobility. The BAE Systems project included teams from the UK working with colleagues in Australia to develop, test and trial a versatile solution that has a wider range of capabilities. Unlike other systems which are bespoke, the technology on MOATV can be applied to any vehicle.

Andy Wright, Director Technology Acquisition at BAE Systems Strategic Capability Solutions business said: “Each MOATV vehicle can be used across a platoon, with individual soldiers each having a separate hand held PDA so they can pass control of the vehicle from one to another. But the MOATV can do far more than simply carry loads; it can also be used for evacuating casualties in high-risk environments, supplying ammunition, patrolling perimeters, vehicle convoys and land reconnaissance.”