Operator Control Unit
Natural, intuitive control for robotics platforms.
Our Operator
Control Unit (OCU) is intended for field-based control of unmanned robotic
platforms. We have designed a controller that is compatible with the soldier’s
existing field uniform and equipment, incorporating advanced control technologies
that offer more natural, intuitive, and effective interaction with the robot.
The user interface is software-based, using pull-down menus and dynamic icons
to offer maximum flexibility for controlling a range of robotic platforms.
What's Included:
The system consists of a handheld computer display and a wearable vest. The vest contains batteries and specialized electronics and networking components. During operation, the soldier holds the display and controls the platform using thumbpad input or touchscreen inputs. Data is sent and received from an unmanned platform over an IEEE 802.11b wireless link. Compressed video can be displayed using a hardware codec or via an ethernet tether.
Special Features:
The system has been designed to be highly modular and flexible. Any component can be replaced or upgraded as new technology becomes available. The system is JAUS compatible, and is based on the highly stable Linux operating system.
Functionality:
Currently the system allows tele-operated control of omni-
directional platforms. We have an extensible user interface that
allows for rapid prototyping of new user interfaces. The system
is designed to detect functionality of a remote platform at
connection and populate the user menus accordingly.
Software includes an SDK for interfacing to dual joysticks and
buttons. We also have an SDK for viewing topographic maps and
digital imagery of terrain.
Specifications:
- 32-bit Transmeta Crusoe CPU (500mH3)
- 128 Mbytes RAM
- 128 Mbytes Flash/External CF Slot
- SVGA 800x600 16-bit color display
- 2 axis / 4 button joystick input
- NTSC video imput
- 802.11b wireless communication
- H.263 Video Codec
- Ethernet Tether
- Weight: Hand controller - 3 lbs, 3 oz, Vest - 6 lbs, 12 oz
- Size: Hand controller - 11.9” width, 6.0” height, 3.5” depth
- Vest Size: X-Large
- Software: Linux based custom control software
- Light-weight custom GUI toolkit supports graphics, menus, and status indicators overlayed on video proprietary network communication
- Supports Digital Elevation Map (DEM) data and Digital Line Graph (DLG) map overlay.
- JAUS v3.0 Compliance
- Internal GPS/INS option
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