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US 6,842,674 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for decision making of system of mobile robotic vehicles
OwnerNeal Solomoninventor
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Abstract
In a swarm weapon system, decision-making processes are described for the organization of mobile robotic vehicles (MRVs). After MRV drone sensor data is provided to a lead MRV, an initial decision is made by the lead MRV as a result of the selection of a winning simulation that provides the best opportunity for success of a mission. Once this decision is made, actions are organized for the MRVs, which provide feedback for the continuation of the process until the mission is completed.
Claims5
A system for rendering decisions for mobile robotic vehicles, comprising:
- a plurality of mobile robotic vehicles (MRVs);
- and
- a plurality of squads, each squad having a lead MRV and member MRVs;
- wherein initial mission parameters are transmitted to the lead MRV and the member MRVs;
- wherein sensor data from the member MRVs is transmitted to the lead MRV;
- wherein the sensor data is weighted by the lead MRV and ranked by priority of importance;
- wherein the sensor data is further interpreted by the lead MRV by comparing it with mission parameters;
- wherein the lead MRV calculates a plurality of possible simulations to meet mission goals;
- wherein the lead MRV uses a plurality of methods to test the plurality of possible simulations using the sensor data and the initial mission parameters to determine the best simulation to meet the mission goals;
- and
- wherein the lead MRV generates instructions and transmits the instructions to the member MRVs to allow the member MRVs to form an optimal geometric configuration according to the best simulation.
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