Universal Robotic Driver Kit


The robotic driver kit from Proving Ground Automation has been used by automotive
companies, agriculture and construction vehicle OEMs, tire and track manufacturers,
and even the US military.

Universal:

  • Common actuators for steering, throttle, brake, and transmission can be mechanically installed on almost any car, truck, or SUV.
  • The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) contains the controls for driving precise, repeatable paths using GPS/IMU guidance
  • Extensive software can integrate with common existing vehicle CAN data and a variety of commercial data loggers

Executes test procedures robotically:

  • Drives GPS paths with accuracy to customer specifications
  • Controls to a desired speed profile, acceleration profile, or throttle position setting, or any combination thereof

Autonomous Solutions, Inc., has automated over fifty different kinds of OEM vehicles, including:

  • utility vehicles,
  • consumer cars and trucks,
  • industrial tractors and excavators,
  • large mining haul trucks and bulldozers.

The result of this experience is a proven universal vehicle automation kit.
Vehicle Control Unit

  • Standard embedded real-time controller
  • GPS/IMU filtering software
  • CAN and other data interfaces
  • Radio, video encoding, and power management

Components
Vehicle interface
Universal steering system

  • Push-pull cable actuators for throttle, brake, and transmission actuation
  • Ignition module for integration with OEM ignition system
  • Video encoding for up to 4 cameras
  • GPS/IMU navigation components
  • Relay/CAN module for control of ancillary vehicle functions and CAN data interface
  • Failsafe E-Stop system

Expansion Modules
Valves banks to control electro-hydraulic or hydraulic vehicles

  • CAN modules to leverage existing by-wire systems
  • Obstacle detection options available
  • Simplified portable locator for manned vehicles available

The Robotic Driver Kit can be installed and moved from one vehicle to another by your own technicians. Its modular design also makes repairs and upgrades simple and fast.