Autonomous racetrack driver coach and demonstrator
US12252156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating an autonomous racetrack driver coach and demonstrator in an autonomous vehicle employing operating systems for propulsion and maneuvering includes identifying a road course and mapping a velocity profile and a trajectory for the vehicle via a remote configurator. The trajectory defines a vehicle path around the road course and with the velocity profile minimizes the vehicle's lap time. The method also includes determining a presence of a human passenger/operator in the vehicle. The method additionally includes determining, via an electronic controller in communication with a remote detection source, localization of the vehicle on the road course. The method also includes determining vehicle velocity, acceleration, and heading relative to the mapped trajectory. Furthermore, the method includes operating the vehicle, with the human passenger/operator situated therein, to follow the mapped trajectory using feedback control of the operating systems in response to the determined localization, velocity, acceleration, and heading.
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