Systems and methods for operating an autonomous vehicle in a presence of hazardous materials
US11022975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0088
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided herein for operating an autonomous vehicle in the presence of hazardous materials. The autonomous vehicle is operated in travel along a selected route. A determination is made, using a sensor, that a hazardous material is present inside the autonomous vehicle during the operation of the autonomous vehicle. In response, a setting of the autonomous vehicle is changed to counteract the presence of the hazardous material inside the autonomous vehicle. Additionally, also in response, a modified route is calculated, the modified route addressing the presence of the hazardous material inside the autonomous vehicle. Then, the autonomous vehicle is operated to travel along the modified route.
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