Patent ID: 8965578
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: F41H,G05D,G06N

Abstract:
1. A method of communicating real time messages between a robot intelligence kernel (RIK) and an explosive hazard sensor and processing module (ESPM), comprising: sending ESPM bound messages from the RIK to the ESPM to set parameters of the ESPM, request operations to be performed by the ESPM, and acknowledge at least some messages from the RIK; and sending RIK bound messages from the ESPM to the RIK to request operations to be performed by the RIK, send explosive hazard information, and acknowledge at least some messages from the ESPM; wherein a combination of the ESPM bound messages and the RIK bound messages cause a robot platform to perform explosive hazard detection by switching between modes comprising: an explosive hazard characterization mode for real time acquisition and processing of detailed explosive hazard information responsive to the preliminary indication of the explosive hazard by operating the one or more locomotors and the one or more subsurface perceptors in a characterization configuration to develop the detailed explosive hazard information at the detected location to enhance confidence that an explosive hazard is present at the detected location.