System for controlling a plurality of autonomous vehicles on a mine site
US11892836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/45
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application comprises a system for controlling a plurality of autonomous vehicles on a mine site, the system comprising: a centralized platform configured to store an inventory list of vehicles travelling on the mine site and comprising a first communication interface configured to communicate missions to the vehicles; a plurality of autonomous vehicles, the autonomous vehicles comprising: a first communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate with the centralized platform for receiving a predetermined mission, a trajectory control system configured to autonomously control the autonomous vehicle according to the predetermined mission; and at least one portable device, the portable device comprising a second communication interface configured to wirelessly communicate with a second communication interface of the plurality of vehicles from the mine site.
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