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The Real-time Control System (RCS) is a software system developed by [[NIST]] that implements a generic [[Hierarchical control system]].

== Introduction ==
RCS has been used in automated manufacturing, robotics, and automated vehicle research at NIST. The software consists of a C++ library and GUI and configuration tools written a variety of software languages.

== RCS applications ==

* Robocrane - RCS controlled a crate having six degrees of freedom. It incorporated tactile, proximity and vision [[sensors]].

* Next Generation Inspection System - RCS controlled a [[Coordinate Measuring Machine]], with sensors including analog touch probes, video camera, and [[laser range-finder]].

*Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles - RCS controlled a group of [[autonomous vehicle]]s, at a high level coordinating their movements, and a low level controlling their steering, throttle and brakes. Sensors included an [[Inertial navigation system]] and [[differential GPS]].

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== References ==

* Albus, J. S. [http://www.isd.mel.nist.gov/documents/albus/4DRCS.pdf 4-D/RCS reference model architecture for unmanned ground vehicles.] In G Gerhart, R Gunderson, and C Shoemaker, editors, Proceedings of the SPIE AeroSense Session on Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology, volume 3693, pages 11--20, Orlando,

* Gazi, V., Moore, M. L., Passino, K. M., Shackleford, W. P., Proctor, F. M., Albus, J. S., The RCS Handbook, Tools for Real-Time Control Systems Software Development, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2001.