Abstract: The system and method for verifying that a self-driving vehicle follows traffic ordinances disclosed herein may comprise, at least, a communication protocol between the system and the autonomous vehicle, a module for processing such communications and mapping them into vehicle safety analyses, a database of historical reports related to the vehicle, and a module for generating vehicle safety reports and alerts. Self-driving vehicles will need to be tested when they are first introduced, as well as on a continuing basis in order to verify that the system and sensors have not degraded to a point where the vehicle no longer complies with safety regulations. The presented invention assesses the safety of a self-driving vehicle and its autonomous system by evaluating the activities of the system against known or expected reactions and behaviors.

Abstract: A control system for a remotely operated vehicle is disclosed. The control system includes a sensor tracking system configured to sense the remotely operated vehicle. The control system is coupled to the sensor tracking system and is configured to remotely control the remotely operated vehicle. The control system includes a synthetic view generator configured to construct a virtual model of the remotely operated vehicle and its surrounding environment based upon an input from the sensor tracking system. The control system also includes a graphical user interface configured to display a synthetic view of the virtual model. In addition, the control system includes a synthetic viewer control configured to manipulate an orientation of the synthetic view.

Abstract: A control system for a remotely operated vehicle is disclosed. The control system includes a sensor tracking system configured to sense the remotely operated vehicle. The control system is coupled to the sensor tracking system and is configured to remotely control the remotely operated vehicle. The control system includes a synthetic view generator configured to construct a virtual model of the remotely operated vehicle and its surrounding environment based upon an input from the sensor tracking system. The control system also includes a graphical user interface configured to display a synthetic view of the virtual model. In addition, the control system includes a synthetic viewer control configured to manipulate an orientation of the synthetic view.