DRIVER

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DRIVER will have application in the defense robotics sector as well as in other, non-defense arenas. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting technology!

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DRIVER: Data-Rich Interface for Vehicle Remote Operation

Unmanned ground vehicles will play an important role on the battlefield of tomorrow. Currently, these robots, or UGVs, are teleoperated by human users through a command system that allows an operator to receive sensor data from the UGV and send motion commands to the vehicle. Teleoperation is a physically and cognitively complex task because the operator must command the vehicle based on limited sensory information. This problem is exacerbated when the vehicle is traveling at high speed.

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Bridging the gap between current teleoperation systems and a system that can enable robust high-speed teleoperation requires innovation in several areas, including visual sensing, auditory and tactile sensing, and embedded control algorithms. To address these challenges, Quantum Signal has initiated development of the DRIVER system for high speed UGV teleoperation. The system will be easy to operate and will enable safe, high-speed teleoperation of UGVs by:

  • Providing a diverse, data-rich sensory environment to the operator via a compact, man-portable interface.
  • Seamlessly embedding intelligent stability control algorithms in the operator interface.
  • Efficiently transmitting sensor feedback and driver commands over a wireless network with limited bandwidth.

Stability Box: Making High-Speed Teleoperation a Reality

Quantum Signal Stability Box Vehicle rollover is a common problem for UGVs because it is often difficult for operators to accurately perceive vehicle speed and inclination. The Quantum Signal Stability Box helps prevent rollover of a UGV by accurately monitoring the vehicle's stability and outputting a metric that can be used for applying countermeasures during potentially hazardous scenarios. The Stability Box uses an IMU and proprietary algorithms to identify moments of instability in a UGV so that the system can automatically take corrective action or warn the user. For more information about the Stability Box, see the product brochure (PDF).