A shooting system includes a platform, a gun installed on the platform, a manipulator connected to the platform and the gun and configured to move the platform, a platform driver configured to drive the manipulator, and a controller configured to control the platform driver to drive the manipulator to move the platform based on transmitting a movement control signal to the platform driver, and determine whether the gun is unable to aim at a target.

A weapon mount for controlling targeting of a weapon includes a base, an arm that extends from the base, and an attachment component that is rotatably coupled with the arm. The base is attachable to a platform and is rotatable to control a yaw of the weapon relative to the platform. The attachment component is configured to couple with the weapon and is rotatable to control a pitch of the weapon relative to the platform. The arm is positioned relative to the base so that a recoil vector of the weapon is within 0.5 inches radially of an axis of rotation of the base.

An automated weapons system is comprised of a plurality of weapon subsystems each comprising at least one human transported weapon subsystem. Each of the plurality of weapon subsystems is comprises a barrel, a targeting subsystem, a computational subsystem, positioning means, and a firing subsystem. The barrel is utilized for propelling a munition from each of the plurality of weapon subsystems aimed towards an area of sighting. The targeting subsystem identifies a chosen target for each of said plurality of weapon subsystems in the area of sighting. The computational subsystem, responsive to the targeting subsystem, determines where the chosen target is for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) and where the respective barrel needs to be aimed for each weapon subsystem (out of plurality) so that the munitions will strike the chosen target. The positioning means adjusts the aim of the munitions for each weapon subsystem, responsive to the computational subsystem, out of plurality of weapons subsystems. The firing subsystem, fires the munitions from at least one to each of said plurality of weapon subsystems at the chosen target for one of the weapons subsystems, responsive to the positioning means from at least one of the plurality of the weapons subsystems.

Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide at least three operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, the first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). The second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). The third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).

Several examples of a dual remote control and crew-served weapon station are described herein that uniquely provide at least three operating modes, any one of which can be quickly and efficiently selected based on outputs from various system sensors (e.g., switches and buttons). For example, the first operating mode is a mode in which the weapon is remotely steered and fired (e.g., remote controlled). The second operating mode is a mode in which a weapon cradle is stabilized by a gimbal and the weapon is aimed and fired by a local operator (e.g., crew-served stabilized). The third operating mode is a mode in which the cradle is manually steered and the weapon is fired by the local operator (e.g., full manual).

A mounting system configured for coupling a device to a vehicle and providing for movement and remote operation of the device includes a first member for removably coupling the device to the mounting system, a second member rotatably coupled to the first member, a rotational actuator configured to rotate the first member relative to the second member about a first axis, a linear actuator configured to move the first and second members together, a device actuator configured to operate the device, and a deployment apparatus configured to move the device from a stored position to a deployed position.

Disclosed is a system and method for authorizing and executing safe semi-autonomous engagement of a safety critical firing device at a remote location. A Human Machine Interface at the near location has an input including a hardware safety barrier and hardware barrier communication unit with interfaces connected to a network. At the remote location, a control unit and an Robotic Operator Server are connected to a fire control system of the safety critical firing device and to the network. The Robotic Operator Server includes software for detecting and locking to a target and for providing authorization information to the Human Machine Interface, and to transfer trigger signals to the fire control system when authorization of engagement is confirmed by an operator via a control panel. The safety critical firing device is engaged if all of activation control, arming control, and trigger signals are present in the fire control system.

Disclosed is a system and method for authorizing and executing safe semi-autonomous engagement of a safety critical firing device at a remote location. A Human Machine Interface at the near location has an input including a hardware safety barrier and hardware barrier communication unit with interfaces connected to a network. At the remote location, a control unit and an Robotic Operator Server are connected to a fire control system of the safety critical firing device and to the network. The Robotic Operator Server includes software for detecting and locking to a target and for providing authorization information to the Human Machine Interface, and to transfer trigger signals to the fire control system when authorization of engagement is confirmed by an operator via a control panel. The safety critical firing device is engaged if all of activation control, arming control, and trigger signals are present in the fire control system.

Disclosed is a system and method for authorizing and executing safe semi-autonomous engagement of a safety critical firing device at a remote location. A Human Machine Interface at the near location has an input including a hardware safety barrier and hardware barrier communication unit with interfaces connected to a network. At the remote location, a control unit and an Robotic Operator Server are connected to a fire control system of the safety critical firing device and to the network. The Robotic Operator Server includes software for detecting and locking to a target and for providing authorization information to the Human Machine Interface, and to transfer trigger signals to the fire control system when authorization of engagement is confirmed by an operator via a control panel. The safety critical firing device is engaged if all of activation control, arming control, and trigger signals are present in the fire control system.

Disclosed is a system and method for authorizing and executing safe semi-autonomous engagement of a safety critical firing device at a remote location. A Human Machine Interface at the near location has an input including a hardware safety barrier and hardware barrier communication unit with interfaces connected to a network. At the remote location, a control unit and an Robotic Operator Server are connected to a fire control system of the safety critical firing device and to the network. The Robotic Operator Server includes software for detecting and locking to a target and for providing authorization information to the Human Machine Interface, and to transfer trigger signals to the fire control system when authorization of engagement is confirmed by an operator via a control panel. The safety critical firing device is engaged if all of activation control, arming control, and trigger signals are present in the fire control system.