Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a remote driving system that performs remote driving of a vehicle based on an operation amount input to a remote driving terminal. The remote driving system includes at least one processor. The at least one processor detects a first situation in which the remote driving of the vehicle is required. The at least one processor acquires an urgency level of the first situation. The at least one processor performs an initial check for checking that the remote driving can be started at the remote driving terminal when the first situation is detected. The at least one processor omits a part of the initial check according to the urgency level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for landing of an aerial vehicle on a runway. The systems include a runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS) configured to: monitor flight parameters during an approach phase and landing phase of a flight, and determine a landing distance value based on the flight parameters, an automatic flight control system (AFCS) including an automatic flight runway overrun awareness and alerting system (AF-ROAAS) protection mode configured to adjust energy of the aerial vehicle during the approach phase and/or the landing phase to reduce a likelihood of the aerial vehicle overrunning the runway, and a controller configured to: compare the landing distance value and an available runway length value to a threshold criterion, wherein the threshold criterion corresponds to the likelihood of the vehicle overrunning the runway, and automatically activating the AF-ROAAS protection mode in response to a determination that the threshold criterion is met.

Abstract: A control program for an information processing terminal device causes an information processing terminal device to execute: an identification information reception process for receiving mobile body identification information which has been transmitted from a mobile body, from which the mobile body is identifiable, and which indicates a state of the mobile body; and an identification information transmission process for transmitting the received mobile body identification information to a mobile body management device that manages the mobile body. Thus, it is possible to comprehensively ascertain the operational status of a large number of mobile bodies in various locations in order to accurately manage operation of the mobile bodies.

Abstract: An information processing method executed by one processor or executed by a plurality of processors in cooperation, the method includes: an acquisition step of acquiring operation information for one or a plurality of 3D blocks selected from among a plurality of virtual 3D blocks in which different trajectories of a flight vehicle are preset; a generation step of executing connection processing or synthesis processing of two or more 3D blocks on the basis of the operation information; and an output step of outputting information of a flight path of the flight vehicle generated by the processing.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a flight vehicle, includes the following elements. A first buffer, coupled to a motor unit of the flight vehicle. A second buffer, coupled to the motor unit. A master control unit, for generating a first actuation signal, the first actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the first buffer. A slave control unit, for generating a second actuation signal, the second actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the second buffer. A logic determination unit, for generating a switch control signal to control the first buffer and the second buffer to be turned ON or turned OFF. The master control unit and the slave control unit monitor each other for abnormality, when the master control unit is abnormal, the second actuation signal is provided to the motor unit in response to the switch control signal.

Abstract: An agricultural baler tailgate control system having an actuator operatively connected between the baler frame and tailgate, a pump, and a drive circuit. The drive circuit is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the drive circuit conveys pressurized fluid by a first fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a first actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the closed tailgate position to an intermediate tailgate position, and a second configuration in which the drive circuit conveys the pressurized fluid by a second fluid path from the pump to the actuator to generate a second actuator drive force to move the tailgate from the intermediate tailgate position to a bale release position. The second actuator drive force is different from the first actuator drive force.

Abstract: A method for enhancing situational awareness in a transportation vehicle includes locating at least one camera on the vehicle. Upon activation of a vehicle brake, the camera is automatically paired with a computing device located inside the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing opportunities for interactions and communication between vehicles and passengers. In particular, a vehicle socialization platform is provided for facilitating a wide range of social and utilitarian exchanges between vehicles and their occupants, thus providing a community of interconnected vehicles. Vehicle interactions can include passive communication, including vehicles from a particular fleet acknowledging other fleet vehicles without intervention from a passenger or user. Vehicle interactions can include active communication, in which passengers are engaged with and have some control over vehicle communications through dedicated experiences provided in a ridehail application or on an in-vehicle tablet. In particular, some experiences can become dynamically available based on the fleet vehicle's proximity to another fleet vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a navigation method and system using color codes. The navigation method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: dividing an aircraft path at a vertiport into a plurality of sub-paths based on a branch point; and selectively combining at least some of the plurality of sub-paths and generating a guiding path for an urban air mobility (UAM) to travel at the vertiport based on a departure point and a destination point scheduled for the UAM.

Abstract: The present application discloses a robot task execution method, apparatus, robot and storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a training trajectory and an environment map in a training mode; generating a target region for tasks to be performed by a robot based on the environment map and the training trajectory, wherein the target region is a maximum envelope region in which the robot can complete tasks autonomously; controlling the robot to traverse the target region until the robot completes the tasks to be performed. By adopting the above technical solution, the robot can perform tasks stably and efficiently in various environmental regions, thereby being able to be applied to various application scenarios.

Abstract: Automated operation methods and systems are provided for power machines. One system includes implementing ride control for an electric power machine. The system may include an electronic processor configured to determine a target lift position and an initial electric current for holding a load at the target lift position. The electronic processor may also be configured to determine, based on a positional deviation of the load from the target lift position, an updated electric current for returning the load to the target lift position. The electronic processor may also be configured to control an electric lift actuator to return the load to the target lift position using the updated electric current.

Abstract: A map generation system generates map data for an agricultural machine to automatically travel on a road around a field, and includes a storage to store feature block images associated with different types of road features, and a processor configured or programmed to acquire position distribution data on one or more types of road features, the position distribution data being generated based on at least one of sensor data from a LiDAR sensor and image data from an imager output while a movable body including at least one of the LiDAR sensor and the imager is moving along the road; read from the storage one or more types of feature block images associated with the one or more types of features; and align the feature block images in accordance with the position distribution data to generate map data on a region including the road.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous mobile device and its control method and apparatus and a storage medium, the control method includes: an obtaining step configured to obtain point cloud data of the autonomous mobile device in a current work environment; a determination step configured to determine whether there exists an obstacle in the work environment based on the point cloud data; a processing step configured to, when it is determined that there exists an obstacle, recognize a type of the obstacle based on the point cloud data, and execute an obstacle avoidance action corresponding to the type of the obstacle. As such, the robustness of the obstacle avoidance action can be increased.

Abstract: A server apparatus includes a communication interface, and a controller configured to communicate with vehicles using the communication interface, acquire information on a required charge amount and a position of a vehicle that needs to be charged, and provide instructions that a power supply vehicle that does not have the required charge amount is to travel a route where road surface power supply is available to the position.

Abstract: A vehicle control framework enables improved attitude tracking and mode switching of a vehicle by modeling the vehicle as a switched system, where the vehicle is operable for changing a geometric configuration during flight. The vehicle control framework implements a control law that accommodates modeling uncertainties and unknown external disturbances. The vehicle also enforces a switching time constrained by a minimum dwell time which can be adaptively updated based on attitude errors.

Abstract: In some examples, a cooling system defines a first flow path for a first gas stream and a second flow path for a second gas stream. The cooling system is configured to merge the first gas stream and the second gas stream to produce a mixed gas stream and provide the mixed gas stream to cool a brake assembly of a wheel. Control circuitry is configured to adjust a flow rate of the second gas stream based on a pressure and/or other flow parameter of the first gas stream. In examples, the control circuitry is configured to initiate and/or substantially cease cooling to the brake assembly based on a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the brake assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for generating scenarios for the testing of a driver assistance system of a vehicle and a corresponding method, the system comprising: means for simulating a traffic situation comprising the vehicle and at least one further road user, where a first road user can be controlled by a first user; a first user interface for outputting a virtual environment based on the virtual traffic situation to the first user via a first, in particular at least visual, user interface; and a second user interface for capturing inputs of the first user for controlling the at least one first road user in the virtual environment; means for operating the driver assistance system in a virtual environment of the vehicle on the basis of the simulated traffic situation; means for capturing a scenario; and means for determining a quality factor of the resulting scenario.

Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.

Abstract: A snow removal system includes a work machine and a snow removal machine. The work machine includes a work unit configured to perform work and a position detector configured to detect a position of the work machine when the work unit has performed the work and generate position information indicating the detected position. The snow removal machine is capable of autonomous movement and includes a snow removal unit configured to perform snow removal work and a controller configured to cause the snow removal unit to perform the snow removal work on the basis of the position information.

Abstract: A work management system includes: a working robot configured to perform work while autonomously traveling on a field; a management facility configured to manage the field and balls; and a management device configured to know a management situation of the balls. A work schedule of the working robot is adjusted depending on a ball management situation known by the management device.