Methods and apparatus for navigation of an autonomous vehicle based on a location of the autonomous vehicle relative to shouldered objects
US11541910B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An autonomous vehicle can obtain sensor data. Upon determining that the autonomous vehicle is in a lane adjacent a shoulder, and there is an object in the shoulder, the autonomous vehicle can determine if performing a lane change maneuver out of the lane prior to the autonomous vehicle being positioned adjacent to the object is feasible. If it is, the lane change maneuver can be performed. If it is not, a nudge maneuver and/or a deceleration can be performed.
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