Autonomous vehicle and method for coordinating the paths of multiple autonomous vehicles
US8788121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/104
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for coordinating the paths of multiple autonomous vehicles and a vehicle configured to coordinate its path with the path(s) of other vehicles so as to enhance cooperation between the vehicles. The method also enables the vehicles to perform their respective missions more efficiently. The method is applicable to any system in which multiple autonomous vehicles may need to coordinate their paths with each other.
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