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Self-navigating robotRangefinding equipment and onboard navigation system determine best route from point to point. Research robot has two TV cameras and laser for scanning and mapping its environment. Path planner finds most direct, unobstructed route that requires minimum expenditure of energy. Distance is used as measure of energy expense, although other measures such as time or power consumption (which would depend on the topography of the path) may be used.
Document ID
19780000026
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Thompson, A. M.
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-14190
Accession Number
78B10026
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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