Autonomous Land Vehicles (ALV)--A Technology Assessment

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)