pilotmachine
Pilotmachine is a term used to describe a machine or software system that can pilot a vehicle autonomously or with limited human input. In this sense, a pilotmachine integrates sensing, navigation, planning, and control to guide a vehicle through a sequence of actions without continuous human operation. The concept covers hardware and software that perform perception, state estimation, decision making, trajectory generation, and actuation.
Core components include a sensing suite (GNSS, inertial measurement unit, encoders, cameras, lidar), a navigation and
Operational modes range from fully autonomous to assisted or remote piloting.
Safety and reliability are central considerations. Pilotmachines use redundancy, fault detection, fail-operational architectures, and cyber security
Applications span aerospace for autopilot functions in aircraft, maritime and ground vehicles for autonomous ships and
Development and regulation involve software and system engineering processes, verification and validation, and compliance with standards
Challenges include ensuring reliability in diverse environments, explainability of decisions, regulatory approval, and public acceptance.