Preparing autonomous vehicles for turns
US11938967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/588
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The technology relates to maneuvering a vehicle prior to making a turn from a current lane of the vehicle. As an example, a route that includes making the turn from the lane is identified. An area of the lane prior to the turn having a lane width of at least a predetermined size is also identified. Sensor data identifying an object within the lane is received from a perception system of a vehicle. Characteristics of the object, including a location of the object relative to the vehicle, are identified from the sensor data. The vehicle is then maneuvered through the area prior to making the turn using the identified characteristics.
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