A first pattern associated with a performer may be recognized based upon visual information. A sensor carried by an unmanned aerial vehicle may be configured to generate output signals conveying the visual information. A first distance may be determined between the first pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. A second pattern associated with a performee may be recognized based upon the visual information. A second distance may be determined between the second pattern and the unmanned aerial vehicle. Flight control may be adjusted based upon the first distance and the second distance. A flight control subsystem may be configured to provide the flight control for the unmanned aerial vehicle.

A remote control station includes an operator interface for remotely controlling at least one work operation. The operator interface includes at least one control device and an indication system having a first symbol associated with a plurality of control patterns of the at least one control device. The operator interface further includes a display device configured to display a plurality of control patterns thereon. Each of the plurality of control patterns includes a second symbol substantially similar to the first symbol. The remote control station also includes a controller configured to store the plurality of control patterns associated with the at least one control device. The controller is configured to receive an input signal from the operator interface for activation of one of the plurality of control patterns and transmit an output signal for performing the at least one work operation.

A method for controlling a vehicle using a mobile device includes receiving, via a user interface of the mobile device, a user input selection of a visual representation of the vehicle. The method further includes establishing a wireless connection with the vehicle for tethering with the vehicle based on the user input, determining that the mobile device is within a threshold distance limit from the vehicle, performing a line of sight verification indicative that the user is viewing an image of the vehicle via the mobile device, and causing the vehicle, via the wireless connection, to perform a remote vehicle movement control action while the mobile device is less than the threshold tethering distance from the vehicle.

Systems and methods for autonomous delivery management are disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes one or more processors and a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous delivery management system to provide a user interface for a customer to enter subscription information, receive subscription information from the user interface where the subscription information includes an item and a time interval for regularly delivering the item to the customer, store the subscription information, determine a handling itinerary for the item that includes delivery of the item in compliance with the time interval, and communicate instructions to an autonomous vehicle based on the handling itinerary.

A vehicle control system is configured to control a braking operation of a hitch ball to a coupler on a trailer. The system comprises a controller in communication with a maneuvering system and a sensor system. The controller is configured to control the maneuvering system to maneuver the vehicle along a vehicle path and monitor a coupler distance from the hitch ball to the coupler via the sensor system. The controller is further configured to control a deceleration procedure configured to decrease a velocity of the vehicle along a deceleration profile and stop the vehicle with the hitch ball aligned with the coupler. During the procedure, the controller may detect a premature stop condition of the vehicle, where the coupler distance is greater than zero.

Systems and methods for monitoring a self-driving vehicle are presented. The system comprises a camera, a processor, a communications transceiver, a computer-readable medium, and a display device. The processor can be configured to receive an image of a self-driving vehicle from the camera, and vehicle information from the self-driving vehicle. A graphic comprising the image of the self-driving vehicle and a visual representation of the vehicle information is then displayed on the display device. The vehicle information may comprise any or all of vehicle-status information, vehicle-mission information, vehicle-metric information, and vehicle-environment information.

A remote operation device (2) for remotely operating a transport vehicle (1) includes: a first operation unit (2a); and a control unit (24) configured to wirelessly transmit a command signal for causing the transport vehicle (1) to travel a prescribed distance to the transport vehicle (1) every time the first operation unit (2a) is operated.

A surgical robotic system includes a control tower having a first connector coupled to a first controller; and a movable robotic arm cart having a robotic arm and a second connector coupled to a second controller, the second connector being configured to couple to the first connector through a cable. The second controller being configured to transmit an identification signal having identification information of the movable robotic arm cart to the first controller to initialize the movable robotic arm cart for operation with the control tower.

Methods, systems and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for unmanned aerial vehicle beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight operations. In an embodiment, a flight planning system of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can identify handoff zones along a UAV flight corridor for transferring control of the UAV between ground control stations. The start of the handoff zones can be determined prior to a flight or while the UAV is in flight. For handoff zones determined prior to flight, the flight planning system can identify suitable locations to place a ground control station (GCS). The handoff zone can be based on a threshold visual line of sight range between a controlling GCS and the UAV. For determining handoff zones while in flight, the UAV can monitor RF signals from each GCS participating in the handoff to determine the start of a handoff period.

A self-propelled slag transporter, The self-propelled slag transporter includes a drive, a chassis, a lifting device with at least one lifting drive and a receiving device for receiving a metallurgical transport container, in particular a slag container, wherein the receiving device is designed to be height-adjustable by the lifting device, and wherein the chassis has at least two crawler tracks.