Autonomous Systems & Technology

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Overview Autonomous Systems & Technology
By Technology Editor Last updated: November 15th, 2022

Automation Technology for Unmanned Systems

Autonomous systems operate by changing their behavior in accordance with the outcome of previous actions as well as with external changes in their environment. They may use input from a variety of sensors in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and computer vision to intelligently react to the world around them.

Autonomous Vehicles

Seafloor Systems’ Autonomous USVs

Autonomous platforms and vehicles provide a number of advantages over traditional manned systems. Their performance can often extend beyond human capabilities, performing tasks faster or more accurately and enhancing safety by undertaking missions or entering environments that are too dangerous for humans.

Autonomous Robotics

Milanion’s AGEMA Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Autonomous Solutions Classification

Autonomous solutions such as drones and self-driving cars may be classified by a scheme that assigns an autonomy level based on the level of reliance upon a pilot or operator.

Autonomous Technology for drones

Plymouth Rock Technologies’ X12 Autonomous Drone

Such a scheme may look like the following:

Level 0 – no autonomy, with an operator required to be in control 100% of the time
Level 1 – can account for spatial limitations and perform tasks such as hovering or returning to home, but operator is still in full control
Level 2 – vehicle can detect and warn of obstacles, but cannot automatically perform avoidance
Level 3 – operator is no longer in control of vehicle at all times but must be available to resume control as necessary
Level 4 – vehicle can use autonomous navigation and detect-and-avoid systems and explore complex spaces without operator action
Level 5 – full autonomy with no human intervention

Autonomous Systems

Teledyne Marine’s Slocum G3 Underwater Glider

Autonomous Platforms

Autonomous vehicles may operate in all domains, including land, sea and air, and undertake a variety of different applications.

Examples of these include:

Autonomous UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that perform drone delivery, surveillance and inspections
Autonomous UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) that can deliver supplies to troops on the battlefield and undertake surveillance patrols
Autonomous USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) that patrol harbors and sea borders, or survey large areas of water
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that perform minehunting missions or long-term environmental monitoring

 

 

Products (4)

Bayonet 150 Amphibious Crawler

One-person portable amphibious robot for lighter weather conditions and smaller payloads

One-person portable amphibious robot for lighter weather conditions and smaller payloads
...mmed for fully autonomous operation or controlled via tether or RF link buoy....
Bayonet 250 Amphibious Crawler

Mid-range underwater crawler for nearshore, estuarine and inland environments

Mid-range underwater crawler for nearshore, estuarine and inland environments
...mmed for fully autonomous operation or controlled via tether or RF link buoy....
Bayonet 350 Amphibious Crawler

Largest subsea crawler for harshest conditions with maximum payload capacity

Largest subsea crawler for harshest conditions with maximum payload capacity
...mmed for fully autonomous operation or controlled via tether or RF link buoy....
RC & Autonomy Kit

Integrated remote piloting & autonomous navigation for small uncrewed vessels

Integrated remote piloting & autonomous navigation for small uncrewed vessels
...te control and autonomous navigation of small USVs and retrofitted craft such as RIBs, featuring a...

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