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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2008
Jacob Kyle Layton, Green Valley, AZ (US);
Morgan J. Bakarich, Tucson, AZ (US);
Donald J. Lacey, Tucson, AZ (US);
Jacob Kyle Layton, Green Valley, AZ (US);
Morgan J. Bakarich, Tucson, AZ (US);
Donald J. Lacey, Tucson, AZ (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of a kit, automotive control pedestal and system to adapt an automotive vehicle for remote operation are disclosed. The pedestal mounts in place of a driver's seat of the vehicle to allow both human and remote operation of the vehicle. The kit includes the pedestal with a steering servo, a hydraulic brake servo, a throttle control servo, and a gear-selection linear actuator mounted thereon. The kit may also include a control system and a video transmission system for remote operation.