Patent ID: 8051936

Claim:
A human-portable modular system for remotely controlling an automotive vehicle by an operator physically unconnected thereto, said vehicle having a steering device, respective control pedals for acceleration and braking and a driver seat, the system comprising: a radio control transmitter that sends command signals from the operator; a pedal control assembly, including: a linkage arm having proximate and distal ends, an actuator pivotably connected to said linkage arm at said proximate end, and first and second arms pivotably connected to said linkage arm to controllably push the respective control pedals for acceleration and braking; a steering control assembly, including: a motor that provides torque, and an attachment that couples said motor to the steering device; an electronics case disposable on the driver seat, said case including: a receiver that receives said command signals from said transmitter, a controller that communicates said command signals to said motor and said actuator, and a portable power supply to provide electrical power to said controller and to said receiver; coupling mechanisms that respectively connect said assemblies to said electronics case; and a package for stowing and transporting said transmitter, said electronics case, and said assemblies.