TaxiBot® is a semi-autonomous system that enables airplane taxiing without engines running, Controlled by the pilot and without shortening nose landing gear (NLG) life time.
TaxiBot®-aircraft NLG interface mechanism provides pilot steering capability, using the airplane’s existing controls in the cockpit. Taxiing speed is controlled by the pilot using the airplane brakes.
The TaxiBot® system provides the pilot with the same handling characteristics as if taxiing with engines. Minor airside adjustments to airports infrastructure may be required.