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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 1992
Filed:
Aug. 07, 1991
Louis S McTamaney, Cupertino, CA (US);
Yue M Wong, Saratoga, CA (US);
Rangasami S Chandra, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Robert A Walker, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Jorge E Lastra, San Jose, CA (US);
Paul A Wagner, Cambridge, MA (US);
Uma K Sharma, Milpitas, CA (US);
Clyde D Watson, San Jose, CA (US);
FMC Corporation, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An autonomous vehicle for operating in a predetermined work area while avoiding both fixed and moving obstacles. A plurality of laser, sonic and optical sensors detect targets and obstacles in the work area and provide coded signals to processors and controllers which direct the vehicle over a most expedient route to a target while avoiding any obstacles. The vehicle is especially useful in moving around the deck of an aircraft carrier to deliver ammunition to aircraft from an ammunition magazine.