System and method for remote control of unmanned vehicles

摘要

An open architecture control system is provided that may be used for remote and semi-autonomous operation of commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom robotic systems, platforms, and vehicles to enable safer neutralization of explosive hazards and other services. In order to effectively deal with rapidly evolving threats and highly variable operational environments, the control system is built using an open architecture and includes a high level of interoperability. The control system interfaces with a large range of robotic systems and vehicles, autonomy software packages, perception systems, and manipulation peripherals to enable prosecution of complex missions effectively. Because the control system is open and does not constrain the end user to a single robotics system, mobile platform, or peripheral hardware and software, the control system may be used to assist with a multitude of missions beyond explosive hazard detection and clearance.

主权项

1. A system for halting the operation of machinery comprising:
at least one e-stop controller comprising a first radio; and at least one e-stop comprising:
a second radio;a software based failsafe; anda hardware based failsafe, wherein the hardware based failsafe is adapted to:
monitor a wireless connection between the first radio and the second radio;determine if the wireless connection has been severed; andif so, halt machinery associated with the e-stop; andwherein the software based failsafe is adapted to:
receive a first signal from the e-stop controller via the second radio; anddetermine whether to halt the machinery associated with the e-stop based on received first signal.