Systems and methods for maneuvering around obstacles in autonomous vehicles
US10331135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3415
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, an obstacle management method includes receiving, via sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, and determining, with the sensor data, the presence of an obstacle that at least partially obstructs an intended path of the vehicle in a first lane adjacent to a second lane and at least partially occludes a view of the second lane by a first sensing device. The method further includes positioning the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the second lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the second lane, determining a second path that circumnavigates the obstacle and rejoins the intended path, and monitoring the opposing lane via the first sensing device to determine when the second path is clear.
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