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March 2026 | College Station, Texas

A volunteer role-player is successfully located by a competitor's autonomous ground robot at the DARPA Triage Challenge. These interactions are critical for evaluating the life-saving potential of next-generation search and rescue technology. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Team RoboScout's system is put to the test at the DARPA Triage Challenge. The goal is to prove that autonomous platforms can effectively search for survivors in hazardous conditions, extending the reach of human first responders. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

A view from the nerve center of the DARPA Triage Challenge. Operators and strategists are hard at work monitoring live feeds and guiding the mission. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

On the ground at the Triage Challenge, BTO Program Manager Dr. Jeremy Pamplin (left) and his team analyze mission-critical data as it comes in. This hands-on evaluation is key to pushing the boundaries of autonomous triage technology. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

On the ground at the DARPA Triage Challenge a first responder triages a role-player with mock injuries. This provides a critical benchmark for evaluating how well autonomous platforms can perform the same life-saving assessments. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Competitors launch a coordinated drone swarm to autonomously map the disaster area. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

The stage is set at TEEX Disaster City® for the DARPA Triage Challenge. There is no better place to test the limits of search and rescue technology than in this realistic, full-scale disaster simulation environment. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

A look at advanced autonomous systems being prepped for the DARPA Triage Challenge. Pushing the boundaries of technology to solve critical challenges. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

At the DARPA Triage Challenge, teams deploy a mix of autonomous systems to tackle complex scenarios. Here, the robots work to identify and assess multiple simulated casualties around a vehicle wreck. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Behind the scenes at the DARPA Triage Challenge, where skilled moulage artists create hyper-realistic mock injuries. This level of detail is crucial for accurately testing the triage capabilities of autonomous systems. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

A competitor at the DARPA Triage Challenge monitors the live feed as their autonomous system successfully identifies a simulated casualty. This is a critical test of the platform's sensing and reporting capabilities. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

The mission doesn't stop when the sun goes down. A look at nighttime operations at the DARPA Triage Challenge, where teams test the limits of their autonomous systems in realistic, low-light disaster scenarios. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Team members work together to fine-tune their robot on the course. Success at the DARPA Triage Challenge requires not just sophisticated software, but quick, on-the-fly hardware problem-solving. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

The chaos of disaster response is captured in this nighttime scene from the DARPA Triage Challenge. A first responder works quickly in a low-light, high-stress environment to assess a simulated casualty, setting the performance bar for autonomous systems. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Under the red glow of tactical lighting, a responder performs triage on a simulated casualty. The intense scenarios of the DARPA Triage Challenge are designed to mirror the demanding reality of real-world disaster response. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

A look at a nighttime mission, where both autonomous systems and human responders are hard at work. Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

A first responder provides care to a high-fidelity training mannequin located under a vehicle. This scenario from the DARPA Triage Challenge creates a crucial benchmark, testing how well autonomous systems can perform triage in similarly confined and dangerous spaces. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Beyond just seeing: A robot uses its manipulator arm to interact with a simulated survivor tucked away in a complex environment. The DARPA Triage Challenge evaluates the ability of autonomous systems to physically engage with their surroundings to perform life-saving tasks. Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Challenge Event 2

DTC WS2 was held at Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, specifically designed for DARPA-funded teams participating in the Systems Competition of the DARPA Triage Challenge.

It provided a platform for teams to experiment with courses similar to those planned for Challenge event 2, rehearse their runs, and integrate with DARPA's instrumentation and scoring systems.

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Rocket attack course, awaiting the next performer team on March 2025 during Workshop 2 in Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

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This video contains graphic depictions of simulated injuries. Viewer discretion is advised.
In this immersive overview of Challenge Event 2, guided by DARPA Triage Challenge Program Manager retired Army Col. Jeremy C. Pamplin, M.D., you'll experience how teams of innovators, engineers, and DARPA are redefining the future of combat casualty care. Check out competition runs, behind-the-scenes of what it takes to put on a DARPA Challenge, and glimpses into the future of lifesaving care.

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Command center

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Casualty actors prep

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Night competition

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Actors prep on the field

In the Field

Systems Challenge
September 2025 | Perry, Georgia

Team prepares UGV for run on the night ambush course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Inside the C-130 course: DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2 in action. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Medic and UGVs identify and assess casualties during human-machine teaming run at DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Medic teams with UGVs to assess casualties on the DARPA Triage Challenge C-130 course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Medic cares for medical mannikin with simulated injuries on the ambush course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Team member reviews data during DARPA Triage Challenge Night Ambush run. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

DARPA Triage Challenge program manager, Jeremy Pamplin, reviews data following a run. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

UGV assesses injuries of actors and medical mannikins on the DARPA Triage Challenge C-130 course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

UGV assesses injuries on the DARPA Triage Challenge C-130 course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

DARPA Triage Challenge program manager, Jeremy Pamplin, speaks with teams ahead of a run. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Staff member oversees run on DARPA Triage Challenge C-130 course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Technician applies moulage to simulate medical injuries at DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Overview of DARPA Triage Challenge Night Ambush course. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Team from Delhi Technological University finalizes preparations ahead of their DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2 run. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Medic provides aid to actor with simulated injuries at DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Medic cares for medical mannikin with simulated injuries at DARPA Triage Challenge Event 2. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Night Course

Workshop
March 2025 | Perry, Georgia

Night course ready for performer teams, DARPA Triage Challenge Workshop 2. Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Blast off! An uncrewed aerial vehicle takes flight to quickly and accurately assess injuries. Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Uncrewed ground vehicles and teams prepare to take on the night course, DARPA Triage Challenge Workshop 2. Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Challenge Event 1

Event 1 focused on developing technologies to improve the speed and accuracy of medical triage in mass casualty situations.

This first event included three main competitions: Systems, Virtual, and Data - all aiming to identify "signatures" of injury that can be detected by sensors and algorithms.

Competitions

September 2024 | Perry, Georgia

Challenge team member surveys data on the DARPA Triage Challenge Open Battle course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Jahyra Catala

Uncrewed ground vehicles assess injuries of medical mannikins on the DARPA Triage Challenge ambush course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Jahyra Catala

Competing team and DARPA staff look on as uncrewed ground vehicles prepares to assess injuries from simulated casualty. | Download Source: DARPA | Jahyra Catala

Uncrewed ground and aerial vehicles assess injuries of medical mannikins on the DARPA Triage Challenge ambush course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Jahyra Catala

Performers collaborate near the team tents during the DARPA Triage Challenge Event 1, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Thomas Shortridge

Uncrewed ground vehicle assesses injuries of actors and medical mannikins on the DARPA Triage Challenge airplane crash course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Thomas Shortridge

Uncrewed aerial vehicle assesses injuries of actors and medical mannikins on the DARPA Triage Challenge airplane crash course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Jahyra Catala

UIS DTU team adjusts their technology ahead of participating in the DARPA Triage Challenge, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Performer team focuses on their instrumentation during the DARPA Triage Challenge Open Battle Course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Spencer Bruttig

Multiple UGVs get ready to assess injuries on the DARPA Triage Challenge Open Battle Course, Guardian Centers, Perry, Ga. | Download Source: DARPA | Spencer Bruttig

Workshop 1 was a hands-on event for teams participating in the DTC Systems Competition. It served as a practice and rehearsal period before the main competition.

The workshop allowed teams to test their systems, integrate with the DARPA instrumentation and scoring systems, and refine their strategies on a representative course similar to the ones planned for the main challenge.

Workshop

June 2024 | Perry, Georgia

An uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) prepares to assess injuries from simulated casualty. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

An uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) takes flight during the DARPA Triage Challenge Workshop 1 event. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Four uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) takes flight during the DARPA Triage Challenge Workshop 1 event. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

Protecting the warfighter: An uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) prepares to capture data from medical manikin. | Download Source: DARPA | Paul Flacks

The DARPA Triage Challenge highlights the crucial role of AI in addressing the challenges of mass casualty triage. For self-funded teams working in this space, collaboration is key. What's the most pressing issue your team is currently tackling in AI-driven triage solutions? Share your insights and let's foster a discussion on innovation. | More information on DVIDs
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