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Risk estimation in autonomous driving environments

US12319320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2021
Grant dateJun 3, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S2013/9323
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system and a method for estimating a risk exposure of an automated driving system (ADS) of a vehicle. Obtaining an actuation capability of the vehicle, wherein the obtained actuation capability includes an uncertainty estimation for the actuation capability. Obtaining a location of free-space areas in the surrounding environment of the vehicle, wherein the obtained location of free-space areas comprises an uncertainty estimation for the estimated location of free-space areas. Forming a risk map of the surrounding environment of the vehicle based on the obtained actuation capability and the obtained location of free-space areas, wherein the risk map includes a risk parameter for each of a plurality of area segments included in the surrounding environment of the vehicle. Determining a total risk value of the ADS based on the risk parameters of a set of area segments intersected by at least one planned path of the ADS.

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