Ease of Use

The graphical interface makes operation intuitive.Assigning tasks to vehicles requires only a click, and all options are visible to the operator at the appropriate time, so memorization of commands is not necessary.

1. Click the waypoint button
2. Click on the map
3. Click start mission

We can also design custom, static run-screens. These are “control panels” with buttons and gauges made for specific applications, and make learning and use even easier.

Situational Awareness

Mobius keeps the operator aware of the situation with maps, gauges, models and information windows.

• where vehicles are,
• what direction vehicles are facing,
• the path history of vehicles,
• paths planned for vehicles,
• obstacles and other objects,
• satellite or aerial photographs,
• 3D terrain with photographic overlays,
• models of vehicles and structures,
• proximity alarms, and
• detected obstacles.

• Speed
• Engine speed
  
• GPS error
• Status of payloads
• Transmission status
• Operating mode

• Tasks for each vehicle
• Vehicles and tasks for each mission
• Task types

• Position of tracks, arms, or payloads
• Spatial orientation of vehicle
• Wheel or track motion

Operator Control Units (OCUs)

As a Microsoft Windows application, Mobius can turn almost any personal computer into a JAUS OCU. For a portable OCU, a ruggedized notebook computer or tablet PC can be used.

For fully integrated control, Mobius also powers our Mobi handheld OCU or tabletop OCU. Our customers aren't locked into a certain type and size of OCU.

Vehicles

Mobius is used to control vehicles from a few pounds to hundreds of tons. Whatever vehicle you want to control, Mobius can do it.

Mobius uses the Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems (JAUS), a SAE standard for communication between system components. Any JAUS compliant vehicle or payload can be controlled by Mobius out of the box, and most other vehicles can be controlled with a translation layer.

Mobius Versions

• Mobius Teleoperation
• Mobius Autonomous Single Vehicle
  
• Mobius Autonomous Multi-Vehicle

The Teleoperation version allows operators to remotely drive vehicles and includes the powerful map functionality and whatever video feeds the vehicle is capable of. It also provides full control over payloads. This is the Mobius you want if you need to extend your reach into dangerous areas using a teleoperated robot.

The Autonomous Single-Vehicle Mobius adds Path Planner and Path Builder for quick and easy mission planning for one vehicle. It allows you to let go of the controls and let the vehicle drive itself.

For cooperative multi-vehicle missions, the Autonomous Multi-Vehicle version of Mobius is what you need. It includes collision avoidance between vehicles, convoy tasks, and a mission planner.

Some of the main tools of Mobius are described below.

Map Builder

Map Builder is a GIS mapping tool that allows the user to create and edit a map of the geographical area in which the vehicle(s) will be operating. It includes tools for drawing, editing, and importing GIS data. Map Builder can overlay and match aerial photography, and other forms of GIS imagery. Areas on the map can be marked as obstacles, preventing vehicles from entering them.

Path Builder

Path builder is an extremely efficient tool for creating drivable paths for an autonomous vehicle. By using the constraints of the vehicle to ensure drivability, Path Builder assists the user in creating a drivable path. The Action Tool within Path Builder allows the user to place actions along each specified path.

Path Planning

In addition to having a full-featured tool for "drawing" vehicle paths onto maps, the Autonomous versions of Mobius include an artificially intelligent Path Planner.

The Path Planner accepts as input the tasks (such as waypoints, area coverage, or circuit tasks) that you enter into Mobius, and plans the most effecient path around any obstacles on the map. Map information can also include cost data for different types of terrain, and the Path Planner will plan the least expensive path through it.