Abstract
This research service profiles about the emerging trends in autonomous land vehicle (ALV) systems and technology. Application of ALV systems span relatively structured domains in mining, cargo handling, and agriculture, through potential application in much unstructured tasks such as bush fire fighting, forestry, and defence. Topics such as advanced sensors, propulsion technologies, antenna and tracking system for land vehicles and methods needed to develop, demonstrate, and commercialize ALVs across applications are discussed in this research service.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Research Methodology
- Key Findings
- Noteworthy Developments
- Noteworthy Applications
2 INTRODUCTION TO ALVS
- Definition of ALV and Technology Viewpoint
- Autonomous Land Vehicles
- Technology Viewpoint
- Commercial Applications
- Heavy Industry
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- House Keeping
- Military Applications
- Introduction
- Examples of Military Applications
3 TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED FOR ALVS
- Introduction and Platforms Segregation
- Introduction
- Platforms Segregation
- Perception
- Introduction
- Passive Sensing
- Active Sensing
- Multiple Sensing
- Inertial Sensing
- Odometric Sensing
- Navigation & Localization
- Introduction
- GPS Navigation
- Terrain Navigation Methods
- Map-Based Terrain Navigation
- Map Construction and SLAM
- Obstacle Detection & Avoidance
- Introduction
- Reactive Control
- Local Modeling Methods
- Construction and Use of Local Terrain Models
- Elevation Grids
- Tracking and Avoiding Moving Obstacles
- Route & Mission Planning
- Introduction
- Path Planning Methods
- Mission Planning Methods
- Communication
- Radio Ethernet
- Live Video
- Tactical Radio Systems
4 ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIONS
- Key Developments in Universities
- Stanford University
- Carnegie Mellon University - Tartan Racing
- NICTA
- University of Sydney
- Carnegie Mellon University - LORAX
- Key Developments in Industry
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- iRobot
- Ibeo
- Continental
- Mobileye
- Commercialized Products
- 2getthere
- Frog
- G-nius--Guardium
- R-Gator
- Riegl
5 ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Assessment of Key Drivers
- Technology Factors
- Market Factors
- Assessment of Key Challenges
- Technology Factors
- Market Factors
6 LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT OF ALVS
- Demographic Assessment of Developments
- Global
- China
- Stakeholder & Timeline Assessment
- Impact Analysis of Stakeholders
- Roadmap - Military Applications
- Diffusion of Innovation - Civilian Applications
7 PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS
- Snapshot of Intellectual Property Domain
- Key Patents I
- Key Patents II
- Database of Key Participants
- Research
- Corporate
8 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- Global Military Expenditure (2002 to 2012)
- Commercial Aircraft in Service--World (2002 to 2012)
- Military Aircraft in Service--World (2002 to 2012)
