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== RCS applications ==

* Robocrane - RCS controlled a crate[[crane (machine)|crane]] having six [[degrees of freedom (physics and chemistry)| 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]].