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公开(公告)号：AU2006306522A1
公开(公告)日：2007-05-03
申请号：AU2006306522
申请日：2006-10-20
Applicant: IROBOT CORP , DEERE & CO
Inventor： WIENHOLD KATHLEEN A , PUHALLA JEFFERY S , NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , ALLARD JAMES
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide robotic control modules for use in a robotic control system of a vehicle, including structures, systems and methods, that can provide (i) a robotic control module that has multiple functional circuits, such as a processor and accompanying circuits, an actuator controller, an actuator amplifier, a packet network switch, and a power supply integrated into a mountable and/or stackable package/housing; (ii) a robotic control module with the noted complement of circuits that is configured to reduce heat, reduce space, shield sensitive components from electro-magnetic noise; (iii) a robotic control system utilizing robotic control modules that include the sufficiently interchangeable functionality allowing for interchangeability of modules; and (iv) a robotic control system that distributes the functionality and processing among a plurality of robotic control modules in a vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：DE102005050310A1
公开(公告)日：2006-06-08
申请号：DE102005050310
申请日：2005-10-20
Applicant: IROBOT CORP
Inventor： SVENDSEN SELMA , ALLARD JAMES , BARRETT DAVID S , FILIPPOV MISHA , PACK ROBERT TODD
IPC: B60W10/00 , B60W10/06 , B60W10/10 , B60W10/18 , B60W30/14 , B60W40/02 , B60W50/00 , B60W50/02 , G06K9/62
Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous control of a vehicle include interruptible, behavior-based, and selective control. Autonomous control is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay, or prevented. Systems and methods for processing safety signals and/or tracking terrain features are also utilised by an autonomous vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：AU2011239326B2
公开(公告)日：2013-11-21
申请号：AU2011239326
申请日：2011-10-25
Applicant: DEERE & CO , IROBOT CORP
Inventor： NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , ALLARD JAMES , PUHALLA JEFFERY S , WIENHOLD KATHLEEN A
Abstract: An autonomous vehicle and systems having an interface for payloads that allows integration of various payloads with relative ease. There is a vehicle control system for controlling an autonomous vehicle, receiving data, and transmitting a control signal on at least one network. A payload is adapted to detachably connect to the autonomous vehicle, the payload comprising a network interface configured to receive the control signal from the vehicle control system over the at least one network. The vehicle control system may encapsulate payload data and transmit the payload data over the at least one network, including Ethernet or CAN networks. The payload may be a laser scanner, a radio, a chemical detection system, or a Global Positioning System unit. In certain embodiments, the payload is a camera mast unit, where the camera communicates with the autonomous vehicle control system to detect and avoid obstacles. The camera mast unit may be interchangeable, and may include structures for receiving additional payload components. > -j -0 E2CN CC.a l 4O -)N 2 ) D(D CDN Cuu cur cua)D~w 0<
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公开(公告)号：AU2006306523B2
公开(公告)日：2011-05-19
申请号：AU2006306523
申请日：2006-10-20
Applicant: DEERE & CO , IROBOT CORP
Inventor： NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , ALLARD JAMES , FILIPPOV MIKHAIL O , HAUN ROBERT DALE , GILBERTSON SETH , TURNER CHRISTOPHER DAVID GLENN , NORBY ANDREW JULIAN
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide robotic control modules for use in a robotic control system of a vehicle, including structures, systems and methods, that can provide (i) a robotic control module that has multiple functional circuits, such as a processor and accompanying circuits, an actuator controller, an actuator amplifier, a packet network switch, and a power supply integrated into a mountable and/or stackable package/housing; (ii) a robotic control module with the noted complement of circuits that is configured to reduce heat, reduce space, shield sensitive components from electro-magnetic noise; (iii) a robotic control system utilizing robotic control modules that include the sufficiently interchangeable functionality allowing for interchangeability of modules; and (iv) a robotic control system that distributes the functionality and processing among a plurality of robotic control modules in a vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：GB2432922B
公开(公告)日：2009-09-02
申请号：GB0701810
申请日：2005-10-20
Applicant: IROBOT CORP
Inventor： ALLARD JAMES , BARRETT DAVID S , FILIPPOV MISHA , PACK ROBERT TODD , SVENDSEN SELMA
Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous control of a vehicle include interruptible, behaviour-based, and selective control. Autonomous control 100 is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events 116 that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay 126, or prevented 128. Systems and methods for processing safety signals and/or tracking terrain features are also utilized by an autonomous vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：DE112006002894T5
公开(公告)日：2008-09-18
申请号：DE112006002894
申请日：2006-10-20
Applicant: DEERE & CO , IROBOT CORP
Inventor： NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , ALLARD JAMES , PUHALLA JEFFERY S , WIENHOLD KATHLEEN A
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide robotic control modules for use in a robotic control system of a vehicle, including structures, systems and methods, that can provide (i) a robotic control module that has multiple functional circuits, such as a processor and accompanying circuits, an actuator controller, an actuator amplifier, a packet network switch, and a power supply integrated into a mountable and/or stackable package/housing; (ii) a robotic control module with the noted complement of circuits that is configured to reduce heat, reduce space, shield sensitive components from electro-magnetic noise; (iii) a robotic control system utilizing robotic control modules that include the sufficiently interchangeable functionality allowing for interchangeability of modules; and (iv) a robotic control system that distributes the functionality and processing among a plurality of robotic control modules in a vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：GB2445507A
公开(公告)日：2008-07-09
申请号：GB0807131
申请日：2006-10-20
Applicant: DEERE & CO , IROBOT CORP
Inventor： FILIPPOV MIKHAIL O , FITCH OSA , KELLER SCOTT P , O'CONNOR JOHN , ZENDZIAN DAVID S , FATA NADIM EL , LARSEN KEVIN , MEUCHEL ARLEN EUGENE , SCHMALTZ MARK DAVID , ALLARD JAMES , ROO CHRISTOPHER A DE , NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , NORBY ANDREW JULIAN , TURNER CHRISTOPHER DAVID GLENN
IPC: G05B19/042 , G05D1/02
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide robotic control modules for use in a robotic control system of a vehicle, including structures, systems and methods, that can provide (i) a robotic control module that has multiple functional circuits, such as a processor and accompanying circuits, an actuator controller, an actuator amplifier, a packet network switch, and a power supply integrated into a mountable and/or stackable package/housing; (ii) a robotic control module with the noted complement of circuits that is configured to reduce heat, reduce space, shield sensitive components from electro-magnetic noise; (iii) a robotic control system utilizing robotic control modules that include the sufficiently interchangeable functionality allowing for interchangeability of modules; and (iv) a robotic control system that distributes the functionality and processing among a plurality of robotic control modules in a vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：GB2433791B
公开(公告)日：2008-05-21
申请号：GB0701806
申请日：2005-10-20
Applicant: IROBOT CORP
Inventor： ALLARD JAMES , BARRETT DAVID S , FILIPPOV MISHA , PACK ROBERT TODD , SVENDSEN SELMA
Abstract: A vehicle, preferably an autonomous vehicle comprises a drive control 204 capable of receiving an input from an input device 202 associated with an actuator 216. The actuators may be linkages 218 operated to manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Control of the vehicle is based partly on a safety scheme. The scheme comprises a first communications link, such as a network connection, between a controller 226 and the said actuators: a second communication link 408, such as a current loop, interlinks said actuators. The vehicle is controlled partly based on a safety signal transmitted via either or both communication links.
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公开(公告)号：GB2419430B
公开(公告)日：2008-05-21
申请号：GB0521352
申请日：2005-10-20
Applicant: IROBOT CORP
Inventor： ALLARD JAMES , BARRETT DAVID S , FILIPPOV MISHA , PACK ROBERT TODD , SVENDSEN SELMA
IPC: G05D1/00 , B60K31/00 , B60W10/00 , B60W10/06 , B60W10/10 , B60W10/18 , B60W40/02 , B60W50/00 , B60W50/02 , G05B13/00
Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous control of a vehicle include interruptible, behavior-based, and selective control. Autonomous control is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay, or prevented. Systems and methods for processing safety signals and/or tracking terrain features are also utilised by an autonomous vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：AU2006306523A1
公开(公告)日：2007-05-03
申请号：AU2006306523
申请日：2006-10-20
Applicant: DEERE & CO , IROBOT CORP
Inventor： NORRIS WILLIAM ROBERT , ALLARD JAMES , FILIPPOV MIKHAIL O , HAUN ROBERT DALE , GILBERTSON SETH , TURNER CHRISTOPHER DAVID GLENN , NORBY ANDREW JULIAN
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide robotic control modules for use in a robotic control system of a vehicle, including structures, systems and methods, that can provide (i) a robotic control module that has multiple functional circuits, such as a processor and accompanying circuits, an actuator controller, an actuator amplifier, a packet network switch, and a power supply integrated into a mountable and/or stackable package/housing; (ii) a robotic control module with the noted complement of circuits that is configured to reduce heat, reduce space, shield sensitive components from electro-magnetic noise; (iii) a robotic control system utilizing robotic control modules that include the sufficiently interchangeable functionality allowing for interchangeability of modules; and (iv) a robotic control system that distributes the functionality and processing among a plurality of robotic control modules in a vehicle.
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