Autonomous quadcopter piloting controller and debugger

This invention describes a system for finding errors in the artificial intelligence (AI) code that controls a quadcopter. It works by connecting an AI controller running the piloting code to a computer with a quadcopter simulator. The system precisely synchronizes the clocks of the AI controller and the computer, logs all simulator actions, and timestamps communications. If an error occurs in the AI code, the system can rewind the simulation to that moment and step through the code and simulation to pinpoint the problem. The claims specifically narrow this to using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) hardware for synchronization and a GNU Debugger (GDB) on the workstation.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread availability of advanced AI development and debugging tools. The claims cover debugging AI piloting code, which is now more feasible with improved AI frameworks and simulation environments, making the precise synchronization more impactful.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, PTP hardware, AI piloting code

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