A system and a method for controlling a vehicle remotely over a network are disclosed.
A vehicle is provided with a vehicle control module configured to transmit and
receive network communications containing vehicle control data. In one embodiment,
the vehicle control module is configured to transmit and receive network switched
packets wirelessly. Additionally, the vehicle may comprise one or more cameras
configured to transmit a two dimensional, three dimensional, or 360 panoramic
view from the vehicle. The network comprises a user station, a server, and at least
one vehicle to be controlled. The user station may comprise an operator booth that
resembles the driving compartment of a vehicle. Alternatively, the user station
may comprise a portable control device.