Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Unmanned Surface Vessels



Automated Solutions provides fully customised command and control (C2) systems for unmanned ground vehicles and unmanned surface vessels.
Our services incorporate, design, manufacture and integration of our C2 systems in multiple configurations, to suit multiple platforms.
We provide single unit working examples, for proof of concept and cater for low and high-volume orders.
All hardware is manufactured using the highest quality components, rated for robust operation in the harshest environments. All C2 systems undergo a thorough testing programme prior to delivery.
As standard, our C2 systems offer full remote control and monitoring of all sub systems on the vehicle or vessel with real time telemetry from all essential system components.
Semi-autonomous navigation is achieved via course-hold and waypoint functionality.



Examples of our work:

Land based vehicles
The application shown here required integration with existing hardware, such as hydraulic steering, throttle body, gear levers etc.
 
Additional control and telemetry features include:

  • GPS location.
  • Magnetic Compass heading.
  • Speed over ground, Course over ground.
  • RPM, fuel level, battery level.
  • Safety protocol in the event of comms loss.
  • Waypoint navigation & route planning (utilizing offline maps.)
  • Communication control mechanisms - RF, Multi-channel RF, Sat-Comms.

Vessel control
This application involved integration with existing an hydraulic bucket and rudder system, with electronic throttle control via the engine ECU.
Additional control and telemetry features included:

  • GPS location.
  • Magnetic Compass heading.
  • Speed over ground, Course over ground.
  • RPM.
  • Safety protocol in the event of comms loss.
  • Waypoint navigation & route planning.
  • Integration with client GUI for waypoint selection and visualisation.
  • Communication control mechanisms – Long range RF comms, Sat-Comms.
Stacks Image 131

Small portable vessel
Seen here is our highly portable, remotely operated waterborne drone. Controlled via our proprietary bi-directional low power ISM band radio, perfect for rapid deployment in undeveloped locations. High speed, tight turning angles & small size make this vehicle suited to short range surveillance and intercept tasks, perfect for port security, fisheries and coastal patrol. Fully autonomous waypoint navigation and target pacing give the operator time to focus on the task at hand, the onboard electronic control system works in the background, providing stability and a safety envelope, making the system extremely responsive, increasing the usability and reducing workload.