Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that include calculating one or more lower bound state-action values based on a corrupted observation and a predetermined perturbation parameter; and selecting an action corresponding to a lower bound state-action value having the highest value.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting whether a vehicle will come to a stop at an intersection is provided.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a vehicle having systems, components, and sensors has a nominal controller and an adaptive controller. A vehicle health function module is coupled to an output of the adaptive controller and generates a vehicle health output signal indicating a prognosis of at least one of the systems or components degradation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle base station comprises a platform on which a vehicle may be positioned, a first battery bay located on a first side of the platform, a battery replacement assembly to remove a battery from the vehicle and to replace the battery with a new battery, and a power source adapted to provide power to the vehicle while the vehicle is positioned on the platform.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting whether a vehicle will come to a stop at an intersection is provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for development testing of vehicles and components are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a position reference system and a command and control architecture. The position reference system is configured to repetitively measure one or more position and motion characteristics of one or more vehicles operating within a control volume. The command and control architecture is configured to receive the repetitively measured characteristics from the position reference system, and to determine corresponding control signals based thereon. The control signals are then transmitted to the one or more vehicles to control at least one of position, movement, and stabilization of the one or more vehicles in a closed-loop feedback manner. The system may further include a health monitoring component configured to monitor health conditions of the one or more vehicles, the control signals being determined at least in part on the health conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for development testing of vehicles and components are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a position reference system and a command and control architecture. The position reference system is configured to repetitively measure one or more position and motion characteristics of one or more vehicles operating within a control volume. The command and control architecture is configured to receive the repetitively measured characteristics from the position reference system, and to determine corresponding control signals based thereon. The control signals are then transmitted to the one or more vehicles to control at least one of position, movement, and stabilization of the one or more vehicles in a closed-loop feedback manner. The system may further include a health monitoring component configured to monitor health conditions of the one or more vehicles, the control signals being determined at least in part on the health conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for selecting optimal GPS satellites to locate an object. A satellite list including the coordinates of satellites is made, the redundancies of the satellites are calculated, at least one satellite having a maximum redundancy is eliminated from the satellite list, and channels of a GPS receiver are assigned to an intended number of satellites if the intended number of satellites remain in the satellite list.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for selecting optimal GPS satellites to locate an object. A satellite list including the coordinates of satellites is made, the redundancies of the satellites are calculated, at least one satellite having a maximum redundancy is eliminated from the satellite list, and channels of a GPS receiver are assigned to an intended number of satellites if the intended number of satellites remain in the satellite list.