Method and system for feasibility-based operation of an autonomous agent

US12296849B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• May Mobility, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Sajan Patel · Ann Arbor, US
• Ahmed Elshaarany · Ann Arbor, US
• Mitesh Agrawal · Savanuru, IN
• Alan Heirich · Ann Arbor, US
• Edwin B. Olson · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 1, 2022
• Grant date: May 13, 2025
• Expiry date: Dec 1, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60W2556/50
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The method can include: receiving a set of inputs; determining a set of policies based on the set of inputs; determining a set of scores associated with the set of environmental policies; and evaluating the set of policies. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include operating the ego agent according to a selected policy and/or any other processes. The method functions to facilitate scoring of policies based on ‘feasibility’ for agents in an environment. Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate autonomous operation of a vehicle (e.g., based on policy-feasibility of agents in the environment). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate intention estimation for agents in an environment.