Distributed knowledge base for vehicular localization and work-site management
US8195342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0278
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus for controlling a vehicle. In an illustrative embodiment, a vehicle is comprised of a machine controller, a steering system, a propulsion system, a braking system, a sensor system, and a knowledge base used by the machine controller. The machine controller identifies a dynamic condition and sends commands to the steering system, the propulsion system, and the braking system to move the vehicle.
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