Defence
Long-Range Optical Comms
Free Space optical communications to replace radios for enhanced connectivity.
Field of Expertise
Robotic control systems, uncrewed ground vehicles, vehicle design.
Expertise
The world is full of hazardous working environments endangering worker's safety and health. DCE's robotic and remotely controlled technology enables machines to go into risky locations, work with toxic materials/atmospheres, and undertake tasks that would be difficult, dangerous and potentially unhealthy. DCE's solutions and products are currently used across defence nuclear, health and agriculture sectors but have wide applicability into aligned sectors where keeping people out of harm's way is a constant challenge. Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, DCE is one of the UK's foremost innovators in the robotics and automation sector. Over the past 3 years DCE has grown significantly as the power of Marionette", DCE'S universal control system, has been recognised. Used across a range of platforms and vehicles, Marionette" is modular and can interface with almost any mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic or diagnostic system. This core capability is coupled with DCE's ability to rapidly innovate and deliver elegant, cost effective and reliable solutions to meet the challenging requirements of its clients whatever their market.