Vehicle controller and method
US10831203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/027
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing a steering recommendation for a vehicle for negotiating an obstacle includes receiving terrain information, the terrain information indicative of a surface of an obstacle, the surface facing an approaching wheel of the vehicle. The method further includes determining, from the terrain information, at least one characteristic of the facing surface of the obstacle and determining, in dependence on the determined at least one characteristic, a steering recommendation for the wheel to negotiate the obstacle. The method further includes providing the steering recommendation for use in negotiating the obstacle. A computer-readable medium, a controller, a system and a vehicle are also provided.
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