Robot deployed weapon system and safing method

Details Robot deployed weapon system and safing method Robot deployed weapon system and safing method

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Lee, Benjamin P (Department: 3641)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C318S568240, C089S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974736

ABSTRACT:
This subject invention features a robot deployed weapon system. A remotely controlled mobile robot has a weapon mounted to the robot. There is a firing circuit for the weapon and a weapon interrupt module on board the robot. An operator control unit is for remotely operating the robot and the weapon. The operating control unit preferably includes a stop switch. Also, a separate operator module is in communication with the weapon interrupt module. Preferably, the operator module includes a kill switch. There are two communication links. The first communication link is between the operator control unit and the robot. This communication link is configured to safe the weapon if the stop switch is activated and/or the first communication link degrades. The second communication link is between the operator module and the weapon interrupt module. The communication link is configured to safe the weapon if the kill switch is activated and/or the second communication link degrades.

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