CO.REMOTE is a system that combines a driving robot with a remote control. The remote control transmits the values from outside the vehicle to the driving robot, which converts them into steering and pedal movements. With CO.REMOTE unmanned driving tests can be realized in a very simple manner, where no driver is allowed in the vehicle.
CO.REMOTE - principle design
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The test vehicle is equipped with the necessary CO.ACT driving robot modules to actuate the steering wheel and pedals. In addition a gearchange robot and an emergency brake system can be used depending on the test constellation and vehicle. A central vehicle computer takes control of the driving robot and simultaneously creates a wireless data link to a mobile user terminal. It is a PC with a special software that can be connected to different remote control units depending on the concerning type of test. Simple tests at close range can be performed with a simple joystick or a pistol grip remote controller. For higher demands a steering wheel and pedal system can be used alternatively as remote control while simultaneously an optional camera provides online video data from the unmanned vehicle. This results in a nearly realistic driving behaviour with a visual feedback of the remote-controlled vehicle. The remote-controlled driving of a test vehicle has the following features:
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Range of Application
The areas of application of CO.REMOTE are unmanned driving tests, in which there must be no driver in the vehicle and where a simple operation is essential.
- unmanned misuse tests
- special crash tests, such as roll-over tests
- general tests in which the driver would be exposed to major health risks
