Abstract: A robotic applique assembly for incorporation into a manually controlled vehicle to provide unmanned operational capability to the vehicle includes an assembly body configured to be positioned into the vehicle in substantially the same area occupied by a user of the vehicle. The assembly body can have a series of segments including a torso segment, a bench segment and a leg segment. The segments are pivotally coupled one to another to allow adjustment of position of the segments relative to one another.

Abstract: A system for incorporation into a manually controlled vehicle to provide unmanned operational capability to the vehicle, comprising: a quantity of subsystem controllers, including at least: a throttle controller, integratable with an existing throttle system of the vehicle; a brake controller, integratable with an existing brake system of the vehicle; and a steering controller, integratable with an existing steering system of the vehicle; and a master actuator/control system, installable within the vehicle and being operably coupleable to each of the subsystem controllers.