ASTM F3470 adjunct PDF

Full title and description

Adjunct to ASTM F3470 — electronic report form (Excel) replicating the F3470-20 A‑UGV Capabilities report. Provides an organized, fillable spreadsheet to capture A‑UGV capability categories and test/configuration data required by the F3470 guide. Designed to be used alongside ASTM F3470-20 to document, compare, and communicate A‑UGV capability statements and test configurations.

Abstract

This adjunct is a downloadable Excel workbook that mirrors the A‑UGV Capabilities report form described in ASTM F3470-20. It streamlines data entry, enforces the structure of capability categories (goal navigation, localization, docking, obstacle avoidance, infrastructure dependence, etc.), and records environmental/test configuration fields for repeatable capability reporting. The adjunct is intended to improve consistency and reduce manual transcription errors when producing F3470‑based capability reports.

General information

• Status: Active adjunct to ASTM F3470-20 (electronic report form).
• Publication date: Adjunct last updated Sep 01, 2020.
• Publisher: ASTM International (adjunct published/marketed by ASTM).
• ICS / categories: 35.240.60 (IT applications in transport); 43.020 (Road vehicles in general).
• Edition / version: ADJF3470‑EA (electronic adjunct edition — Excel report form, 2020 update).
• Number of pages: 13 (spreadsheet workbook with equivalent 13 printable pages).

Scope

The adjunct provides a structured, electronic report form that mirrors the capability decomposition and data fields in ASTM F3470-20 (Standard Guide for A‑UGV Capabilities). It is intended solely as a fillable companion document to collect and present capability statements, test configuration metadata, and measured capability outcomes for autonomous/automatic guided ground vehicles (A‑UGVs). It does not replace the normative text of F3470‑20; instead it captures the information that users of F3470 would typically specify, test, or request.

Key topics and requirements

• Electronic capture of A‑UGV capability categories defined in F3470: Goal Navigation (preprogrammed and in‑situ), Localization, Docking, Obstacle Avoidance, Infrastructure Dependence, etc.
• Fields for recording test configuration and environmental conditions required by related F45 practices (for repeatability and traceability).
• Standardized cells for capability levels, pass/fail indicators, and measurement notes to support consistent capability statements.
• Support for recording SLAM/update behavior and forcibly unlocalized conditions as referenced in F3470 and related F45 work items.
• Units and notation aligned with F3470 guidance (SI units as primary; imperial equivalents informational).

Typical use and users

Used by A‑UGV manufacturers, systems integrators, test laboratories, procurement/specification engineers, and end users who need a repeatable, auditable format to document A‑UGV capabilities against the F3470 guide. Common uses include pre‑sale capability declarations, acceptance testing records, technical data packs for procurement, and internal R&D test reporting.

Related standards

Primary: ASTM F3470-20 (Standard Guide for A‑UGV Capabilities). Commonly used alongside ASTM test methods and practices referenced by F3470 such as Test Methods F3244 and F3265, Practice F3381, and environmental/test configuration guidance in F3218. The adjunct facilitates reporting when applying these related F45 committee documents.

Keywords

A‑UGV, adjunct, Excel report form, capability report, autonomous ground vehicle, automatic guided vehicle, A‑UGV capabilities, F3470, localization, docking, obstacle avoidance, SLAM, test configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: This item is an adjunct (electronic report form) to ASTM F3470-20. It is a fillable Excel workbook that replicates the A‑UGV Capabilities report form described in the F3470 guide and is intended to be used as a companion reporting tool.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structured capture of capability categories and related metadata defined in F3470 (goal navigation, localization, docking, infrastructure dependence, obstacle avoidance, and related test/configuration fields). It does not add normative requirements beyond the guide — it organizes and records the data the guide specifies.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, integrators, test labs, procurement teams and users of A‑UGVs who need a consistent, auditable way to document capability claims and test configurations in conformance with ASTM F3470 guidance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The adjunct was last updated Sep 01, 2020 and is intended to accompany ASTM F3470-20 (published Jan 8, 2020). As of Feb 22, 2026 the adjunct is published/marketed as the ADJF3470‑EA electronic report form; users should verify any newer revisions directly with ASTM if an updated adjunct or new edition of F3470 has been released since 2020.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is an adjunct to the F3470 guide and originates from ASTM Committee F45 (Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems) outputs. It is intended to be used in combination with other F45 standards and practices that address test methods and environmental/test configuration for A‑UGVs.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: A‑UGV, autonomous ground vehicle, automatic guided vehicle, capability report, adjunct, F3470, localization, docking, obstacle avoidance, SLAM, test configuration.