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Autonomous behaviors for a remote vehicle

US8255092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2008
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/027
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for allowing an operator to switch between remote vehicle tele-operation and one or more remote vehicle autonomous behaviors. The system comprises: an operator control unit receiving input from the operator including instructions for the remote vehicle to execute an autonomous behavior; a control system on the remote vehicle for receiving the instruction to execute an autonomous behavior from the operator control unit; and a GPS receiver, an inertial measurement unit, and a navigation CPU on the remote vehicle. Upon receiving the instruction to execute an autonomous behavior, the remote vehicle executes that autonomous behavior using input from the GPS receiver, the inertial measurement unit (IMU), and the navigation CPU.

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