A physical quantity detecting device (10) detects a plurality of different physical quantities on the basis of an output signal waveform. A strain sensor (3) as one sensor element outputs a sensor signal waveform (15) having a reference level (151), a positive level positively changing from the reference level (151), and a negative level negatively changing from the reference level (151). An estimating unit (4) estimates a first physical quantity corresponding to a peak value (152) of the positive level and a second physical quantity corresponding to a peak value (153) of the negative level on the basis of the sensor signal waveform (15) output by the strain sensor (3).

A method for determining the inclined position, includes using a sensor, whose measuring axis is inclined by a pitch angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, a rate of rotation having a roll rate component and a yaw rate component is measured. Ultimately, a roll angle for describing the inclined position of the vehicle is ascertained from the rate of rotation.

A method of marshaling an autonomously operated vehicle including the maneuvering of a vehicle toward a position and orientation associated with a charging station, the receipt of location data associated with a first position of the vehicle, and the initiation of an approach to engage the charging station based on updated location data associated with a second position of the vehicle.

A method of marshaling an autonomously operated vehicle including the maneuvering of a vehicle toward a position and orientation associated with a charging station, the receipt of location data associated with a first position of the vehicle, and the initiation of an approach to engage the charging station based on updated location data associated with a second position of the vehicle.