Anthropomorphic Multi-Sensory Dummy

To address the Air Force need for an anthropomorphic dummy for testing non-lethal weapons, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Anthropomorphic Multi-Sensory Dummy (AMSED) system. This proposed system is based on sensors and their adaptation and interaction mechanisms to fully simulate human reactions to the multiple stimuli associated with non-lethal weapon impact. The AMSED collect quantitative data from visual, audio, radiation, pressure, and other sensors for the longer period of time typical of the effects of non-lethal weapons than conventional crash dummies do, and will sustain severe weapon impacts. The AMSED will have an open modular architecture, making it easy to add new sensors and new interactions among sensors. In Phase I POC will demonstrate the feasibility of the multi-level system by designing and fabricating an AMSED prototype with visual, audio, and pressure sensors. In Phase II we plan to introduce additional sensors and increase the variety of adaptation and sensor interaction mechanisms, which can affect weapon impact.