Mobile training device and control system

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• and
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• wherein the processor is further configured to provide control instructions to have the one or more mobile training devices continue along a path of motion until interruption by contact with another object in a training environment, wherein motion is at least temporarily discontinued.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• and
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• wherein the processor is further configured to simultaneously provide control instructions to a plurality of mobile training devices via a single command, thereby simulating simultaneous activity of a team of players.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• and
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• wherein the processor is further configured to provide control instructions geographically limiting a training environment within which the one or more mobile training devices operate, thereby restricting motion of the one or more mobile training devices to a set of locations within a set of defined borders.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• and
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• further comprising an electromechanical assembly in the upper portion of the one or more mobile training devices configured to detect and trigger a response to a projectile impact with the mobile training device;
• wherein a detection mechanism of the electromechanical assembly includes electrically conductive material spaced by electrically insulating material such that an electric circuit is closed upon penetration of the electrically conductive material, thereby registering the impact electronically.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• and
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• further comprising an electromechanical assembly in the upper portion of the one or more mobile training devices configured to detect and trigger a response to a projectile impact with the mobile training device;
• wherein a detection mechanism is housed within a padded upper portion of the mobile training device, wherein the mobile training device can detect penetrating projectile impacts and also be physically engaged by a trainee without harm to the mobile training device or to the trainee.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• one or more remotely controlled mobile training devices, each comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, and provide control instructions to the one or more mobile training devices;
• memory to store operator commands and record control instructions;
• and
• an electromechanical assembly configured to detect and trigger a response to a projectile impact with the mobile training device;
• wherein a detection mechanism of the electromechanical assembly is configured to automatically elicit a reaction mechanism, the reaction mechanism including an electronically activated actuator, the actuator configured to drive a mechanical mechanism to topple a portion of the mobile training device upon activation of the reaction mechanism.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• at least one remotely controlled mobile training device, comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, provide control instructions to the at least one mobile training device, and:
• provide control instructions to the mobile training device, to direct a path of motion for the mobile training device, where the path of motion is pre-determined, stored in memory, and selected by command;
• receive a signal that the mobile training device, during and while moving through the pre-determined path of motion, contacts another object;
• provide second control instructions to the mobile training device to discontinue completion of the pre-determined path of motion.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• at least one remotely controlled mobile training device, comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose;
• and
• one or more sensors;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, provide control instructions to the at least one mobile training device, and:
• provide control instructions to the mobile training device, to direct a path of motion for the mobile training device;
• receive coding input, from an apparatus external to the one or more sensors and the mobile training device, directed to assessing a technique of a certain impact to the mobile training device during the path of motion;
• receive sensor data from the one or more sensors concerning the certain impact to the mobile training device during the path of motion;
• algorithmically process the coding input and the sensor data to create feedback information directed to a nature of the certain impact to the mobile training device;
• provide the feedback information, as a result of the algorithmic process, for the training purpose.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• at least one remotely controlled mobile training device, comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion and the base have a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, where the longitudinal axis is generally vertical when the mobile training device is in an upright position, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose and includes a detection mechanism comprising two sheets of electrically conductive material spaced by electrically insulating material, wherein an electric circuit is closed upon projectile penetration of the two sheets of electrically conductive material;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• and
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, and provide control instructions to the at least one mobile training device.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• at least one remotely controlled mobile training device, comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion and the base have a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, where the longitudinal axis is generally vertical when the mobile training device is in an upright position, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose and includes a detection mechanism comprising two sheets of electrically conductive material spaced by electrically insulating material, wherein the detection mechanism is configured to close an electric circuit upon projectile penetration of the two sheets of electrically conductive material and to activate an actuator, the actuator configured to drive a mechanical mechanism configured to topple the upper portion relative to the base, the toppling including a bending or angling of the longitudinal axis;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• and
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, and provide control instructions to the at least one mobile training device.

A mobile training system for operating one or more mobile training devices, the mobile training system comprising:

• at least one remotely controlled mobile training device, comprising:
• a base including a self-propelled, remotely controlled, drive system;
• and
• an upper portion extending upwardly from, and attached to, the base, where the upper portion and the base have a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, where the longitudinal axis is generally vertical when the mobile training device is in an upright position, where the upper portion is configured for a training purpose and includes a detection mechanism comprising two sheets of electrically conductive material spaced by electrically insulating material, wherein the detection mechanism is configured to close an electric circuit upon projectile penetration of the two sheets of electrically conductive material;
• a control module configured to receive operator commands;
• and
• a processor configured to interpret commands, receive signals, provide control instructions to the at least one mobile training device, and:
• receive a signal concerning each closed electric circuit, upon projectile penetration of the two sheets of electrically conductive material, and a signal indicative of location of the projectile penetration on the upper portion;
• tally the number of projectile penetrations and associated locations of each;
• provide control instructions initiating a notification upon satisfaction of a threshold number of projectile penetrations and associated desired locations.