18080110. DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Drone-Based Offroad Vehicle Routing Systems
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
William C. Araujo of Claremont CA (US)
Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US)
Luke J. Popiel of Oxford MI (US)
DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18080110 titled 'DRONE-BASED OFFROAD VEHICLE ROUTING
Simplified Explanation
A drone-based offroad vehicle routing system is proposed in which a vehicle is equipped with an aerial drone that scouts terrain and sends data back to the vehicle for optimal route planning.
- The system involves a vehicle linked to a drone with sensors like radar and lidar.
- The drone scouts a target region for topographic data and sends it to the vehicle.
- The vehicle's processor calculates optimal routes based on data from both the drone and vehicle sensors.
- The drone communicates with the vehicle in real-time to assist in route planning.
- Factors like vehicle data and driver skill level are taken into account for route optimization.
Key Features and Innovation
- Integration of a drone with a vehicle for offroad route planning.
- Real-time communication between the drone and vehicle for optimal route calculation.
- Consideration of vehicle data and driver skill level in route planning.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in offroad driving, search and rescue operations, military missions, and agricultural monitoring.
Problems Solved
- Efficient offroad route planning in challenging terrains.
- Real-time data collection and analysis for optimal route selection.
- Enhanced safety and navigation in remote areas.
Benefits
- Improved navigation and route efficiency.
- Enhanced safety and situational awareness for drivers.
- Increased productivity in various industries.
Commercial Applications
Title: Drone-Based Offroad Vehicle Routing System for Enhanced Navigation This technology can be applied in offroad vehicle manufacturing, drone integration companies, military and defense sectors, and agricultural monitoring services.
Prior Art
There may be prior art related to drone-based route planning systems, vehicle-drones integration, and offroad navigation technologies.
Frequently Updated Research
Research on drone technology advancements, vehicle-drone communication systems, and offroad navigation algorithms may be relevant to this technology.
Questions about Drone-Based Offroad Vehicle Routing Systems
What are the potential limitations of integrating drones with vehicles for offroad route planning?
Integrating drones with vehicles for offroad route planning may face challenges such as signal interference, battery life limitations, and regulatory restrictions on drone operations in certain areas.
How can the accuracy of data collected by drones be ensured for optimal route planning?
Ensuring the accuracy of data collected by drones for optimal route planning involves calibrating sensors, maintaining drone stability during data collection, and validating the data against ground truth measurements.
Original Abstract Submitted
Drone-based offroad vehicle routing systems and corresponding methods are proposed. In one aspect, a vehicle and uniquely assigned an aerial drone embedded with sensors, radar, lidar, etc. may establish a data link. The driver or occupant may input information into the user interface in the vehicle about a region or destination of interest. The vehicle's processor may instruct the drone to scout a target region and receive data about the topographic features of the terrain. The drone may scout the region, receive the data, and forward the data to the vehicle. The processor may compute optimal routes based on data from both the drone and the vehicle sensors. In some aspects, the drone performs calculations of the route and may communicate in or near real time with the vehicle. The system may take into account vehicle data, the skill level of the driver, or both.
