Viability of solutions in robotics, especially multi-agent systems hosting multi-modal sensors are often limited by physical and environmental
constraints, computational resources for cooperative or isolated intelligence and inter-agent communication. Modern solutions and
applications including, but not limited to, Search and Rescue expect significant resources for visual cognition and augmenting human
understanding of the environment. Cloud computing, despite virtually limitless resources, tends to be impractical in remote or disrupted
environments. To cater to such a significant subset of problems in field robotics and multi-agent systems, we develop a wearable computing
backpack that comprises of a scalable array of specialised computers and a networking head. The computing array allows for distributed
processing and storage while leveraging networking capabilities to aid cooperative environmental or situational cognition. The form factor
and custom chassis renders the backpack rugged and weatherproof for ground operations such as search and rescue. The design ensures
scalability of the system and sufficiently provides for the electrical power demands of onboard equipment.
