RT-Range interfaces to ABD steering robots

OxTS announces an interface from its RT-Range measurement systems to Anthony Best Dynamics (ABD) steering robots for synchronizing tests between robot driven vehicles.

Designed to allow in-vehicle robots to perform tests based on range measurements, the interface also allows the robot to capture measurements from the RT-Range. This powerful combination enhances the testing capability of driving robots and provides the customer with all data in one file.

The RT-Range system was specially designed to test and verify radar, LiDAR and other sensors used for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. ABD's robots are often needed to make tests highly repeatable, which is extremely difficult for multiple human drivers. Using the RT-Range, in-vehicle robots can perform manoeuvres based on the position of a different vehicle. One example is precisely cutting in front of a vehicle that is using adaptive cruise control (ACC); this can only be done using range information.

The RT-Range provides real-time measurements of range, normally output over the CAN bus. The Ethernet interface to the ABD robots can be shared with an RT3000 Inertial and GPS navigation system, which is also used as part of the guidance system for the driving robot.

To find out more about the RT-Range interface for the ABD robot, contact OxTS or ABD.