Test method and system using a highly agile ground vehicle for intelligent vehicle testing
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Jan 30, 2018
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Oct 14, 2015
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Abstract
A system and method for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision includes a self-powered, independently movable target configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, the target comprising a support frame having wheels, a motor operably coupled to one or more wheels, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 14000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344-2290 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- G01M Class
- 1327 Applications Filed
- 1023 Patents Issued To-Date
- 77.10 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Litz, Bradley C | Chaska, US | 10 | 75 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 75 | |||
Shankwitz, Craig R | Minneapolis, US | 10 | 714 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 714 |
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