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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2009
James Allard, Newton, MA (US);
David S. Barrett, Needham, MA (US);
Misha Filippov, Arlington, MA (US);
Robert Todd Pack, Nashua, NH (US);
Selma Svendsen, Melrose, MA (US);
James Allard, Newton, MA (US);
David S. Barrett, Needham, MA (US);
Misha Filippov, Arlington, MA (US);
Robert Todd Pack, Nashua, NH (US);
Selma Svendsen, Melrose, MA (US);
iRobot Corporation, Bedford, MA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for interruptible autonomous control of a vehicle. Autonomous control is achieved by using actuators that interact with input devices in the vehicle. The actuators (e.g., linkages) manipulate the input devices (e.g., articulation controls and drive controls, such as a throttle, brake, tie rods, steering gear, throttle lever, or accelerator) to direct the operation of the vehicle. Although operating autonomously, manual operation of the vehicle is possible following the detection of events that suggest manual control is desired. Subsequent autonomous control may be permitted, permitted after a prescribed delay, or prevented.