Abstract: A launching system for an autonomous unit (RAU) carrying a logging tool for oil and gas well logging robotic, said system comprising a main body provided with first and second control valves and a draining valve, sensors and a end cap electrically connected to a control room for transmission of the data collected by the logging tool carried by the RAU, said End Cap collecting data and charging the electrical battery of the robotic autonomous unit (RAU) carrying said logging tool to be launched by said main body and performing a schedule of logging tasks in the well; and a connection for a wellhead. The method for installation and uninstallation of the autonomous unit in the said system as well as a rescue system for the said robotic autonomous unit in case of hindered motion of the RAU for any reason are also described.

Abstract: An operational system for an oil well wellhead for launching, managing and controlling a robotic autonomous unit (RAU) is described, said system comprising a) main body for housing said RAU, a lower safety valve, an upper safety valve, a connector for connection with the well head and an end cap for communication with said RAU; b) a PMD unit for programming, managing and data collection; and c) at the ground surface, a unit for remote transmission and reception, for receiving information collected by said PMD unit. The method for well logging with the aid of said operational system is also described.

Abstract: An operational system for an oil well wellhead for launching, managing and controlling a robotic autonomous unit (RAU) is described, said system comprising a) main body for housing said RAU, a lower safety valve, an upper safety valve, a connector for connection with the well head and an end cap for communication with said RAU; b) a PMD unit for programming, managing and data collection; and c) at the ground surface, a unit for remote transmission and reception, for receiving information collected by said PMD unit. The method for well logging with the aid of said operational system is also described.

Abstract: A launching system for an autonomous unit (RAU) carrying a logging tool for oil and gas well logging robotic, said system comprising a main body provided with first and second control valves and a draining valve, sensors and a end cap electrically connected to a control room for transmission of the data collected by the logging tool carried by the RAU, said End Cap collecting data and charging the electrical battery of the robotic autonomous unit (RAU) carrying said logging tool to be launched by said main body and performing a schedule of logging tasks in the well; and a connection for a wellhead. The method for installation and uninstallation of the autonomous unit in the said system as well as a rescue system for the said robotic autonomous unit in case of hindered motion of the RAU for any reason are also described.

Abstract: A brain computer interface as an alternative communication channel to be used in various applications, such as robotics. In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a process for the analysis and conversion of EEG signals obtained from the brain into movement commands through electric and/or mechanical devices. The process of the present invention provides substantial advantages over the similar systems/techniques known in the art, such as a 91% average hit rate, obtained in attempts to control a mobile robot. In other embodiment of the invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising: means for obtaining brain signals; an electroencephalograph (EEG); and means for transducing said signals into functional commands useful in several applications. Said means for transducing mental signals is the core of the invention and provides a number of technical advantages over the similar systems/techniques known in the art of identifying mental activities.

Abstract: A brain computer interface as an alternative communication channel to be used in various applications, such as robotics. In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a process for the analysis and conversion of EEG signals obtained from the brain into movement commands through electric and/or mechanical devices. The process of the present invention provides substantial advantages over the similar systems/techniques known in the art, such as a 91% average hit rate, obtained in attempts to control a mobile robot. In other embodiment of the invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising: means for obtaining brain signals; an electroencephalograph (EEG); and means for transducing said signals into functional commands useful in several applications. Said means for transducing mental signals is the core of the invention and provides a number of technical advantages over the similar systems/techniques known in the art of identifying mental activities.