The Entropy-Cost Function Evaluation Method for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Unmanned Ground Vehicles

A definition of intelligence is given in terms of performance that can be quantitatively measured. Behaviors required of unmanned ground vehicles are described and computational requirements for intelligent control at seven hierarchical levels in a military scout platoon are outlined. Metrics and measurements are suggested for evaluating the performance of unmanned ground vehicles. Calibrated d...

Remote Imagery for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (RIUGV)

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GPS Aided Retrotraverse For Unmanned Ground Vehicles

A computer controlled HMMWV automatically retraces a previously recorded path using navigation data, a process we have termed retrotraverse. A Kalman filter combines the output of two navigation systems, an inertial dead reckoning system and a differential GPS, both with and without carrier phase detection. During retrotraverse, the mobility controller uses a velocity controller and pure pursui...

Technology Development for Army Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Investigating the Mobility of Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Unmanned Vehicles have to be as capable if not more capable than a human in the same situation, especially when used by the military to serve as an extension of the soldiers capability on the battlefield. All unmanned systems types have obstacles and encounter difficulties when trying to complete their missions, but none more so than the Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). This is because UGV’s have...