Single operator multitask robotic platform
First Claim
1. A robotic platform having a main frame and comprising:
- a) a first imaging sensor directed in a preferred direction of travel;
b) synchronized factors rotatably mounted to the main frame, wherein said synchronized factors include a second imaging sensor, a target designator and a weapon, andc) a remote control interface configured for control by a single human operator;
wherein said synchronized factors are configured for switching between two modes,i) an engaged mode wherein said synchronized factors are aligned to said first imaging sensor, andii) a disengaged mode wherein said synchronized factors rotate independently of said first imaging sensor.
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Abstract
A robotic platform is capable of multi-tasking under control of a single remote operator. The platform may include a turret mounted on a positioning mechanism. The turret may incorporate an imaging sensor, a target designator and a weapon in a synchronized manner. The robotic platform is capable of switching between different modes: (i) an engaged mode, in which the turret is aligned with the preferred direction of travel of the platform; in the engaged mode the turret is designated by maneuvering the entire robotic platform; (ii) a disengaged mode, in which the robotic platform faces in a first direction while the turret faces another direction to acquired targets. Various functions of driving the platform and operating the turret may be automated to facilitate control by a single operator.
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25 Claims
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1. A robotic platform having a main frame and comprising:
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a) a first imaging sensor directed in a preferred direction of travel; b) synchronized factors rotatably mounted to the main frame, wherein said synchronized factors include a second imaging sensor, a target designator and a weapon, and c) a remote control interface configured for control by a single human operator; wherein said synchronized factors are configured for switching between two modes, i) an engaged mode wherein said synchronized factors are aligned to said first imaging sensor, and ii) a disengaged mode wherein said synchronized factors rotate independently of said first imaging sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for a single human operator to control a robotic platform having a main frame comprising:
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a) acquiring a first image from a first imaging sensor directed in a preferred direction of travel; b) providing a remote control interface configured for control by a single human operator; c) switching said synchronized factors from an engaged mode wherein said synchronized factors are aligned to said first imaging sensor to a disengaged mode wherein said synchronized factors rotate independently of said first imaging sensor, and d) directing synchronized factors towards a target wherein said synchronized factors include a rotationally mounted second imaging sensor, a target designator and a weapon. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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