Ground survey and obstacle detection system
US9513371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a ground survey and obstacle detection system using one or multiple detection devices, such as aerial detection devices. Aerial detection devices are sent ahead of the primary vehicle to survey a territory and map out any obstacles. The aerial detection device is equipped with sensors to scan the ground below it and detect obstacles. The aerial detection device is not affected by or prone to triggering dangerous obstacles. The aerial detection device flies above the ground and may be configured to send a signal back alerting the primary vehicle to the existence of obstacles.
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