Abstract: An effector launching system includes an environment that has external components located within the environment. The effector launching system may include a modular controller located in the environment of an effector launching system and the external components may be located in the environment externally to the modular controller for executing an effector launching sequence. The modular controller may include a core processor module that is configured to execute a plurality of different effector launching sequences using the external components and a plurality of converting modules that each have an electro-mechanical interface and is connectable between the core processor module and one of the external components. The plurality of converting modules are configured to send and receive data with the core processor module and the plurality of external components.

Abstract: An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.

Abstract: An effector launching system includes an environment that has external components located within the environment. The effector launching system may include a modular controller located in the environment of an effector launching system and the external components may be located in the environment externally to the modular controller for executing an effector launching sequence. The modular controller may include a core processor module that is configured to execute a plurality of different effector launching sequences using the external components and a plurality of converting modules that each have an electro-mechanical interface and is connectable between the core processor module and one of the external components. The plurality of converting modules are configured to send and receive data with the core processor module and the plurality of external components.

Abstract: An effector launching system and method may be used on a moving ship deck. The launching system includes a plurality of effectors and a robot that is arranged on the moving platform. The robot includes a moveable robot arm having an end portion that is engageable with the effectors for firing the effectors during engagement. The system includes a sensor for detecting movement of the moving platform and a motion stabilization controller that is in communication with a processor and the robot arm for controlling movement of the robot arm. The motion stabilization controller adjusts the robot arm in response to the detected movement of the moving platform to maintain the end portion in a static position when the effector is fired.