Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Primitive Driver
Abstract
An Intelligent Primitive Driver (IPD) was designed to supplement the control of a Primitive Driver component that is defined in the Department of Defense Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS). Whereas the Primitive Driver component accepts and blindly executes wrench commands, the IPD uses various subsystems to provide it with the necessary information to make low-level decisions concerning vehicle control. The IPD is accessible by either an onboard autonomous control system; or by a tele-operational control system. Tele-operational control (teleop) is characterized by the direct control of a platform by a human operator. For the case of an autonomous control system, the IPD reduces high-level control responsibilities; and therefore reduces processor demands. In the case of teleop control, the IPD serves to ease operator burden by automating intensive operator-controlled processes. The test platform for the functionality of the Intelligent Primitive Driver was a Remotec ANDROS robot. In the case of the ANDROS robot, the IPD automates the process of maneuvering up or down a flight of stairs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA469052
Entities
People
- Peter M. Vinch Jr.
Organizations
- University of Florida