The application relates to a target acquisition system (100) for an unmanned aircraft (106) according to an embodiment. The system comprises goggles (110) and the unmanned aircraft. The unmanned aircraft equipped with a camera (124) and a measuring unit (230) is configured to transmit location data (DS, KA, DE) related to a location (MS) of a target (102) to the goggles. The goggles are configured to form an augmented reality user interface (LK) by means of at least one goggle lens (212) for controlling the unmanned aircraft. The goggles equipped with an orientation detector (213) are configured to present to a wearer (108) of the goggles the location of the target as an augmented reality target object (MB) in the user interface based on the received target location data and an orientation (SA) of the goggles as detected by the orientation detector.

A cleaning robot includes a navigator to move a main body, a remote controller to output a modulated infrared ray in accordance with a control command of a user and to form a light spot, a light receiver to receive the infrared ray from the remote controller, and a controller to control the navigator such that the main body tracks the light spot when the modulated infrared ray is received in accordance with the control command. Because the cleaning robot tracks a position indicated by the remote controller, a user may conveniently move the cleaning robot.

A cleaning robot includes a navigator to move a main body, a remote controller to output a modulated infrared ray in accordance with a control command of a user and to form a light spot, a light receiver to receive the infrared ray from the remote controller, and a controller to control the navigator such that the main body tracks the light spot when the modulated infrared ray is received in accordance with the control command. Because the cleaning robot tracks a position indicated by the remote controller, a user may conveniently move the cleaning robot.

A robot includes a driver; a camera; and a processor configured to: during an interaction session in which a first user identified in an image obtained through the camera is set as an interaction subject, perform an operation corresponding to a user command received from the first user, and determine whether interruption by a second user identified in an image obtained through the camera occurs, and based on determining that the interruption by the second user occurred, control the driver such that the robot performs a feedback motion for the interruption.

A communication system for a remote operator of a telepresence robot and an on-site user is provided. The communication system includes a robot that is not fixed, and a computer that is capable of communication with the robot. The robot includes a camera, a driving unit that is capable of remote operation by the computer, a first input unit that is for input of an instruction to the robot, and a callup unit that, when communication connection is not established with the computer, transmits a callup notification directed to the computer in accordance with the instruction input to the first input unit. The computer includes a second input unit for input of an instruction to the robot, and a display unit that displays an image captured by the camera and in a case of receiving the callup notification from the robot, displays that the effect that the notification has been received.

A communication system for a remote operator of a telepresence robot and an on-site user is provided. The communication system includes a robot that is not fixed, and a computer that is capable of communication with the robot. The robot includes a camera, a driving unit that is capable of remote operation by the computer, a first input unit that is for input of an instruction to the robot, and a callup unit that, when communication connection is not established with the computer, transmits a callup notification directed to the computer in accordance with the instruction input to the first input unit. The computer includes a second input unit for input of an instruction to the robot, and a display unit that displays an image captured by the camera and in a case of receiving the callup notification from the robot, displays that the effect that the notification has been received.

The method can include: optionally determining an aircraft state; determining a transition event; verifying an aircraft configuration; determining an aircraft alert state; and performing an action. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to facilitate configuration checking and/or validation of configuration changes. Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate human-in-the-loop operation of a semi-autonomous aircraft (e.g., with an autonomous agent fulfilling the roles of one pilot of a multi-pilot aircraft). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to autonomously respond to inconsistencies or failures associated with aircraft configuration changes.

The method can include: optionally determining an aircraft state; determining a transition event; verifying an aircraft configuration; determining an aircraft alert state; and performing an action. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to facilitate configuration checking and/or validation of configuration changes. Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate human-in-the-loop operation of a semi-autonomous aircraft (e.g., with an autonomous agent fulfilling the roles of one pilot of a multi-pilot aircraft). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to autonomously respond to inconsistencies or failures associated with aircraft configuration changes.

A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a ground controller and an unmanned aerial vehicle including communications circuitry configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the ground controller. The system may also include a vehicle controller configured to execute a flight plan and at least one special effects module. The system may also include a special effects module controller configured to cause the special effect to be activated in response to an activation signal from the ground controller.

A ferry controlling system for controlling a ferry in a marina where a watercraft of a user is moored and stored includes a controller and a storage. The storage stores identification information identifying the user, first location information regarding a first location where a ferry is docked/undocked, and second location information regarding a second location on the water where the watercraft of the user is moored and stored. Upon receiving the identification information, the controller is configured or programmed to allow driving of the ferry and set the second location as a destination of the ferry based on the second location information.