Saab Seaeye’s iCON™ intelligent control robotics system architecture is a rugged network of distributed devices and software that provides unparalleled real time system control and feedback from the heart of every subsystem, maximising performance, maintenance and reliability.
In addition to employing iCON™ within Saab Seaeye's range of underwater vehicle systems, it enables a wide range of custom robotic solutions to be developed rapidly and reliably using a standardised set of proven iCON™ building blocks.
Control
Advanced six degrees of freedom control
Flexible PC based human machine interface using touchscreens, joysticks and switch panels
Simple power and data connectivity to all system devices
Flexible / upgradeable system architecture
Detailed diagnostics and data logging from within system devices
Fault tolerant, automatically adapting in the event of device damage
Remote Piloting
Vehicle control and real time video and sonar data from remote locations via 4G or Satellite link
Step by step automated vehicle control for low bandwidth, high latency links
Maintenance Management System
Maintenance planning, scheduling and reporting
Built-in graphical maintenance instructions with parts, tools, safety and skill requirements
System assets, spares, tools and consumables inventory
Web based remote access option
Navigation and Behaviours
Advanced vehicle autopilots for heading, depth, pitch/roll and altitude
Station keeping, cruise, transit and standoff control options
Software interfaces for additional 3rd party sensors to augment vehicle navigation and control