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Virtual line-following and retrofit method for autonomous vehicles

US10725471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2015
Grant dateJul 28, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0272
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for displacing a mobile robot on a virtual path within a workspace, comprising the generation of a synthetic offset, indicative of a lateral displacement between the instantaneous position of the mobile robot and the virtual path. The method may also include the generation of virtual tags and may be used in the retrofit or upgrade of autonomous vehicles of the line-following type.

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