A system is proposed for updating the inertial navigation system aboard a rapid runway repair robot, associated with 3 concepts forming a new and innovative approach: ring laser gyro strapdown system of ins; kalman filter software. when combined in a unified system, they can achieve the… More

An accurate, non-contact system is proposed for automated 3D measuring and modeling of aircraft, aircraft parts, and associated equipment, especially stores (bombs, additional fuel tanks, etc.). It will replace currently-used systems that requireextensive operator involvement in both measuring and… More

"The Air Force topic "Automated Surface Mapping and 3D Model Generation" calls for measuring and modeling of aircraft, aircraft parts, and stores in a non-contact and automated manner. Two components of an automated 3D measuring and modeling system wereidentified and evaluated in Phase I, which… More

"Route-planning for vehicles and motion-planning for robots is most effective, and most challeging technically, when it is performed in realtime by on-board computer-processors. The realtime planning allows for responses to changes in the surroundings asthe vehicle or robot proceeds towards a goal … More