Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7894951
APP PUB NO 20070198145A1
SERIAL NO

11584087

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Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle are described. A mechanical control system can receive manual inputs from a mechanical operation member to operate the vehicle in manual mode. An actuator can receive autonomous control signals generated by a controller. When the actuator is engaged, it operates the vehicle in an autonomous mode, and when disengaged, the vehicle is operated in manual mode. Operating the vehicle in an autonomous mode can include automatically controlling steering, braking, throttle, and transmission. A system may also allow the vehicle to be operated via remote command.

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  • DEERE & COMPANY;IROBOT CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allard, James Newton, US 33 3350
Filippov, Mikhail O Arlington, US 4 898
Gilbertson, Seth Paso Robles, US 19 786
Haun, Robert Dale York, US 4 721
Norby, Andrew Julian West Des Moines, US 4 898
Norris, William Robert Rock Hill, US 17 1638
Turner, Christopher David Glenn Waterloo, US 11 1185

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