ASTM E2854/E2854M-21
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Response Robot Radio Communications Line-of-Sight Range

Standard No.

ASTM E2854/E2854M-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E2854/E2854M-21

Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for remotely operated ground robots using radio communications to transmit realtime data between a robot and its remote operator interface. This test method measures the maximum line-of-sight radio communications distance at which a robot can maintain omnidirectional steering, speed control, precise stopping, visual acuity, and other functionality. This test method is one of several related radio communication tests that can be used to evaluate overall system capabilities. 1.2 A remote operator is in control of all functionality, so an onboard camera and remote operator display are typically required. Assistive features or autonomous behaviors may improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the overall system. 1.3 Different user communities can set their own thresholds of acceptable performance within this test method to address various mission requirements. 1.4 Performing Location—This test method may be performed anywhere the specified apparatuses and environmental conditions can be implemented. 1.5 The International System of Units (a.k.a. SI Units) and U.S. Customary Units (a.k.a. Imperial Units) are used throughout this document. They are not mathematical conversions. Rather, they are approximate equivalents in each system of units to enable the use of readily available materials in different countries. The differences between the stated dimensions in each system of units are insignificant for the purposes of comparing test method results, so each system of units is separately considered standard within this test method. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.09 on Response Robots. Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2021. Published June 2021. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2854 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/ E2854_E2854M-21. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2854/E2854M-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM E2521 Standard Terminology for Evaluating Response Robot Capabilities*， 2023-09-01 Update
• ASTM E2566 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Response Robot Sensing: Visual Acuity
• ASTM E2592 Standard Practice for Evaluating Response Robot Capabilities: Logistics: Packaging for Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Equipment Caches*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM E2855 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Emergency Response Robot Capabilities: Radio Communication: Non-Line-of-Sight Range

ASTM E2854/E2854M-21 history

• 2021 ASTM E2854/E2854M-21 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Response Robot Radio Communications Line-of-Sight Range
• 2012 ASTM E2854-12 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Emergency Response Robot Capabilities: Radio Communication: Line-of-Sight Range