Lockheed Martin had four patents in robotics during Q2 2024. Lockheed Martin Corp filed a patent for motion steering under kino dynamic constraints for autonomous navigation of aircraft. The system generates a vector field to steer the aircraft back to the route towards the destination based on a cost function. Another patent is for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a convertible body that can rotate about a longitudinal axis to provide a full field of regard for sensors, along with multiple arms with rotor assemblies. GlobalData’s report on Lockheed Martin gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Lockheed Martin had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Motion steering under kino dynamic constraints (Patent ID: US20240210952A1)
Lockheed Martin Corp. has filed a patent for a system that enables motion steering under kino dynamic constraints for aircraft. The system involves receiving an indication to return to a pre-defined route for autonomous navigation towards a destination. Upon receiving this indication, the system generates a vector field composed of multiple vectors that converge into the route. These vectors are utilized to provide instructions for steering the aircraft towards the destination along the route, based on a cost function applied to the vector field. The system is designed to ensure efficient and effective navigation of the aircraft by utilizing these vectors to guide its movement.
The system, as outlined in the patent claims, is equipped to generate instructions for steering the aircraft based on kino dynamic constraints, ensuring optimal navigation. It also incorporates vectors that provide directions for each point in the aircraft's surrounding environment to guide it towards the destination. Additionally, the system can navigate the aircraft according to the generated instructions, minimizing the cost function associated with the vector field. Furthermore, the system can adapt to obstacles in the environment, transition between manual and autonomous modes based on operator input, and detect indications for route adjustments through various means, enhancing the overall navigational capabilities of the aircraft.
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