公开(公告)号：US08326469B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US11826486

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Emilie Phillips ,  Aaron Powers ,  Andrew Shein ,  Josef P. Jamieson ,  Tyson Sawyer

Inventor： Emilie Phillips ,  Aaron Powers ,  Andrew Shein ,  Josef P. Jamieson ,  Tyson Sawyer

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0088 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A method for enhancing operational efficiency of a remote vehicle using a diagnostic behavior. The method comprises inputting and analyzing data received from a plurality of sensors to determine the existence of deviations from normal operation of the remote vehicle, updating parameters in a reference mobility model based on deviations from normal operation, and revising strategies to achieve an operational goal of the remote vehicle to accommodate deviations from normal operation. An embedded simulation and training system for a remote vehicle. The system comprises a software architecture installed on the operator control unit and including software routines and drivers capable of carrying out mission simulations and training.

Abstract translation: 一种使用诊断行为提高远程车辆的操作效率的方法。 该方法包括输入和分析从多个传感器接收到的数据，以确定与远程车辆的正常操作的偏差的存在，基于与正常操作的偏差来更新参考移动性模型中的参数，以及修改策略以实现操作目标 远程车辆以适应偏离正常操作。 一种用于远程车辆的嵌入式仿真和训练系统。 该系统包括安装在操作员控制单元上的软件架构，并且包括能够进行任务模拟和训练的软件程序和驱动程序。

公开(公告)号：US20120303179A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13134009

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: Hagen Schempf

Inventor： Hagen Schempf

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/022 ,  B25J11/002 ,  B64C27/20 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F41H7/005 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0866 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A robot surveillance system includes a robot chassis, a drive subsystem for the chassis, a dock on the chassis, and a payout device associated with the chassis. A flying module is configured to be received in the dock and includes at least one rotor powered by a motor and a body portion including an imager. A tether is coupled to the payout device of the robot and to the flying module for allowing the flying module to climb out of the dock when powered to gain elevation for surveillance and imaging via the imager and for retracting the flying module to land on the robot and reside in the chassis dock after surveillance.

Abstract translation: 机器人监视系统包括机器人底盘，用于机箱的驱动子系统，底盘上的坞站以及与底盘相关联的支付设备。 飞行模块被配置为被接纳在码头中并且包括由马达供电的至少一个转子和包括成像器的主体部分。 系绳连接到机器人的支付装置和飞行模块，用于允许飞行模块在通电时获得升高以便通过成像器进行监视和成像并使飞行模块缩回到机器人上 并在监视后驻留在底盘底座。

公开(公告)号：US08271132B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12048110

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Curtis Nielsen ,  David Bruemmer ,  Douglas Few ,  Miles Walton

Inventor： Curtis Nielsen ,  David Bruemmer ,  Douglas Few ,  Miles Walton

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G05B15/00

CPC classification number: B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/161 ,  B25J9/1666 ,  G05B2219/33051 ,  G05B2219/35472 ,  G05B2219/39212 ,  G05B2219/40442 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: Systems, methods, and user interfaces are used for controlling a robot. An environment map and a robot designator are presented to a user. The user may place, move, and modify task designators on the environment map. The task designators indicate a position in the environment map and indicate a task for the robot to achieve. A control intermediary links task designators with robot instructions issued to the robot. The control intermediary analyzes a relative position between the task designators and the robot. The control intermediary uses the analysis to determine a task-oriented autonomy level for the robot and communicates target achievement information to the robot. The target achievement information may include instructions for directly guiding the robot if the task-oriented autonomy level indicates low robot initiative and may include instructions for directing the robot to determine a robot plan for achieving the task if the task-oriented autonomy level indicates high robot initiative.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和用户界面用于控制机器人。 环境地图和机器人指示符被呈现给用户。 用户可以在环境地图上放置，移动和修改任务指示符。 任务指示符指示环境地图中的位置，并指示机器人实现的任务。 控制中介链接任务指示符与机器人发出的机器人指令。 控制中介分析任务指示符和机器人之间的相对位置。 控制中介使用分析来确定机器人的面向任务的自主级别，并将目标成就信息传达给机器人。 目标成就信息可以包括用于直接引导机器人的指令，如果任务导向的自主级别指示低机器人主动性，并且可以包括用于指导机器人确定用于实现任务的机器人计划的指令，如果任务导向的自主级别指示高机器人 倡议。

公开(公告)号：US20110172850A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12881552

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: Uri Paz-Meidan ,  Hanan Lepek ,  Ofer Glazer

Inventor： Uri Paz-Meidan ,  Hanan Lepek ,  Ofer Glazer

IPC: B25J13/00

CPC classification number: B25J5/00 ,  B25J13/02 ,  F41H7/005 ,  G05D1/0033 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A robotic system comprising a robotic platform; a follow-path functionality enabling the robotic platform to follow a leading soldier, at least selectably, without reliance on GPS; and a Human Machine Interface between the platform and a leading soldier.

Abstract translation: 一种机器人系统，包括机器人平台; 一个跟踪功能，使机器人平台至少可以选择地跟随领先的士兵，而不依赖于GPS; 以及平台与领先战士之间的人机界面。

公开(公告)号：US07932821B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12064009

申请日：2006-08-11

Applicant: Kristoffer Biel

Inventor： Kristoffer Biel

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04W84/18 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G05D2201/0209 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: A network for combat control of ground-based units, such as combat vehicles, in real time, may obtain information is concerning the units comprised in the network for the evaluation of threats and the calculation of a response. The units may be divided into clusters with a central unit in each cluster and at least one client unit in each cluster, which client units are arranged to communicate with the associated central unit. Each unit comprises a control computer, radio, amplifier and antenna for communication with other units. The central unit may control units comprised in an associated cluster on the basis of threat evaluation and response calculation carried out in the central unit on the basis of information communicated from other units and on the basis of information obtained by means of its own equipment.

Abstract translation: 实时战斗车辆等地面单位作战控制网络可能会获得有关网络中包含的用于评估威胁和计算响应的信息。 这些单元可以被分成具有每个集群中的中心单元和每个集群中的至少一个客户端单元的集群，哪个客户端单元被布置为与相关联的中央单元通信。 每个单元包括用于与其他单元通信的控制计算机，无线电，放大器和天线。 中央单位可以根据从其他单位传达的信息，并根据通过自己的设备获取的信息，在中央单位进行的威胁评估和响应计算的基础上控制包含在相关联的群集中的单元。

公开(公告)号：US20110063443A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12868138

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Chih-Hsiung Yang

Inventor： Chih-Hsiung Yang

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A cruising surveillance system comprises a plurality of wireless beacons and an unmanned vehicle. Each of the wireless beacons emits a unique wireless sequential signal. The unmanned vehicle is equipped with an infrared object sensor, a video camera recorder, a wireless transceiving unit, a central processing unit, a driving unit, and a power supply unit. The central processing unit compares the wireless sequential signal received from the wireless transceiving unit, and makes the driving unit to move the unmanned vehicle to cruises along a route defined by the wireless beacons. When the object sensor detected a suspected object, the central processing makes the driving unit to move the unmanned vehicle to approach thereto, and makes the video camera recorder to record the suspected object, and transmits a video recording of the suspected object to a surveillance center via the wireless transceiving unit.

Abstract translation: 巡航监视系统包括多个无线信标和无人驾驶车辆。 每个无线信标发出独特的无线顺序信号。 无人驾驶车辆配备有红外线对象传感器，摄像机，无线收发单元，中央处理单元，驱动单元和电源单元。 中央处理单元比较从无线收发单元接收到的无线顺序信号，并且使得驱动单元沿着由无线信标定义的路线将无人驾驶车辆移动到巡航。 当物体传感器检测到可疑物体时，中央处理使驾驶单元移动无人驾驶车辆靠近，并使摄像机记录可疑物体，并将可疑物体的视频记录传送到监视中心 通过无线收发单元。

公开(公告)号：US20110030537A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12558566

申请日：2009-09-13

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Mullen

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Mullen

IPC: F41H13/00

CPC classification number: F41H7/005 ,  F41G3/147 ,  F41H1/02 ,  G01M17/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: This invention provides impact detection and vehicle cooperation to achieve particular goals and determine particular threat levels. For example, an impact/penetration sensing device may be provided on a soldier's clothing such that when this clothing is impacted/penetrated (e.g., penetrated to a particular extent) a medical unit (e.g., a doctor or medical chopper) may be autonomously, and immediately, provided with the soldiers location (e.g., via a GPS device on the soldier) and status (e.g., right lung may be punctured by small-arms fire).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供影响检测和车辆合作以实现特定目标并确定特定的威胁级别。 例如，冲击/穿透感测装置可以设置在士兵的衣物上，使得当这种衣物被冲击/穿透（例如，穿透到特定的程度）时，医疗单元（例如医生或医用斩波器）可以是自主的， 并立即提供士兵位置（例如，通过士兵上的GPS装置）和状态（例如，右肺可能被小武器打死）。

公开(公告)号：US07843431B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11739590

申请日：2007-04-24

Applicant: Michael A. Robbins ,  Samuel H. Kenyon ,  Roger Gerson ,  Travis Woodbury ,  Melissa N. Ledoux

Inventor： Michael A. Robbins ,  Samuel H. Kenyon ,  Roger Gerson ,  Travis Woodbury ,  Melissa N. Ledoux

IPC: G09G5/08 ,  G06T13/00

CPC classification number: G05G1/01 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0038 ,  G05D1/0044 ,  G05D2201/0209 ,  G05G1/02 ,  G05G1/04 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08C19/16

Abstract: Control system for a remote vehicle comprises a twin grip hand-held controller including: a left grip shaped to be held between a left little finger, ring finger, and the ball of the thumb, leaving the left index finger, middle finger, and thumb free; a left control zone adjacent to the left grip, including a first analog joystick and a first 4-way directional control manipulable by the left thumb, and a left rocker control located on a shoulder portion of the controller; a right handed grip shaped to be held between the right little finger, ring finger, and the ball of the thumb, leaving the left index finger, middle finger, and thumb free; and a right control zone adjacent the right grip, including a second analog joystick and a second 4-way directional control manipulable by the right thumb, and a right rocker control located on a shoulder portion of the controller.

Abstract translation: 用于远程车辆的控制系统包括双抓握手持控制器，包括：左夹具，其形状保持在左小手指，无名指和拇指球之间，留下左食指，中指和拇指 自由; 与左手柄相邻的左控制区域，包括第一模拟操纵杆和由左拇指操纵的第一四向方向控制器和位于控制器的肩部上的左摇杆控制器; 一个右手把手，其形状被保持在右小手指，无名指和拇指球之间，使左食指，中指和拇指自由; 以及与右手柄相邻的右控制区，包括第二模拟操纵杆和由右拇指操纵的第二四向方向控制，以及位于控制器的肩部上的右摇臂控制。

公开(公告)号：US20100063663A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12208659

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Jonathan Louis Tolstedt ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

Inventor： Jonathan Louis Tolstedt ,  Noel Wayne Anderson

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B62D6/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0231 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle. Movement of an operator located at a side of the vehicle is identified with a plurality of sensors located in the vehicle and the vehicle is moved in a path that maintains the operator at the side of the vehicle while the operator is moving.

Abstract translation: 说明性实施例提供了一种用于控制车辆的移动的方法和装置。 通过位于车辆侧面的多个传感器识别位于车辆一侧的操作者的移动，并且在操作者移动时将车辆沿着维持驾驶员侧面的路径移动。

公开(公告)号：US07668621B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11428769

申请日：2006-07-05

Applicant: David J. Bruemmer

Inventor： David J. Bruemmer

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0223 ,  G05D2201/0209

Abstract: A robot platform includes perceptors, locomotors, and a system controller. The system controller executes instructions for repeating, on each iteration through an event timing loop, the acts of defining an event horizon, detecting a range to obstacles around the robot, and testing for an event horizon intrusion. Defining the event horizon includes determining a distance from the robot that is proportional to a current velocity of the robot and testing for the event horizon intrusion includes determining if any range to the obstacles is within the event horizon. Finally, on each iteration through the event timing loop, the method includes reducing the current velocity of the robot in proportion to a loop period of the event timing loop if the event horizon intrusion occurs.

Abstract translation: 机器人平台包括感知器，运动器以及系统控制器。 系统控制器执行指令，在每次迭代中重复通过事件定时循环，定义事件范围的行为，检测机器人周围的障碍物的范围，以及测试事件水平入侵。 定义事件范围包括确定与机器人的距离与机器人的当前速度成比例，并且测试事件水平线入侵包括确定障碍物的任何范围是否在事件范围内。 最后，在通过事件定时循环的每次迭代中，该方法包括如果发生事件水平入侵，则与事件定时循环的循环周期成比例地降低机器人的当前速度。