Systems and methods for deploying an autonomous vehicle to oversee autonomous navigation
US10818187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/165
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling an autonomous vehicle to assist another autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining data representing a vehicle route of a first autonomous vehicle, wherein the first autonomous vehicle travels along the vehicle route from a first location to a second location. The method includes obtaining data representing an occlusion point that affects an operation of the first autonomous vehicle along the vehicle route. The method includes selecting a second autonomous vehicle, based at least in part on (i) the vehicle route and (ii) the occlusion point, to assist the first autonomous vehicle. The method includes deploying the second autonomous vehicle to assist the first autonomous vehicle to travel along the vehicle route.
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