Understanding Open Autonomy
Open Autonomy represents a fundamental shift in how autonomous systems are built and integrated. Instead of being locked into a single vendor's complete solution, mines can select different providers for each layer of the autonomous stack - from the basic vehicle controls to high-level fleet management.
The Autonomous Stack
Open Autonomy enables vendor choice at every level:
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Drive-by-wire systems that control basic vehicle functions
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Vehicle interaction layer managing individual vehicle behaviors
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Mission control systems coordinating multiple vehicles
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Fleet management systems optimizing overall operations
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Safety systems and obstacle detection
Technical Standards
Open Autonomy is built on standardized interfaces:
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ISO 23725 defining system interoperability requirements
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Standardized APIs between different system layers
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Clear protocols for safety-critical communications
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Defined interfaces for multi-vendor integration
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