Patent classifications
B60W30/17
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SITUATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
Systems and methods for situational behavior of an autonomous vehicle are disclosed. In one aspect, an autonomous vehicle includes at least one perception sensor configured to generate perception data indicative of at least one other vehicle on a roadway, a non-transitory computer readable medium, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine that the other vehicle is violating one or more rules of the roadway based on the perception data, tag the other vehicle as a non-compliant driver, and modify control of the autonomous vehicle in response to tagging the other vehicle as a non-compliant driver.
Autonomous Vehicle Railroad Crossing
A control device associated with an autonomous vehicle receives sensor data and detects that the autonomous vehicle is approaching a railroad crossing based on the sensor data. The control device determines a target lane to travel while crossing the railroad. The target lane is a lane that has available space with at least a length of the autonomous vehicle on the other side of the railroad as opposed to a side of the railroad where the autonomous vehicle is currently traveling. The control device instructs the autonomous vehicle to travel on the target lane. The control device determines that no train is approaching the railroad crossing. The control device instructs the autonomous vehicle to cross the railroad if the target lane still provides available space with at least the length of the autonomous vehicle on the other side of the railroad.
Autonomous Vehicle Navigation in Response to a Stopped Vehicle at a Railroad Crossing
A control device associated with an autonomous vehicle receives sensor data and detects that the autonomous vehicle is approaching a railroad crossing based on the sensor data. The control device determines that no train is approaching the railroad crossing from the sensor data. The control device detects an indication of a stopped vehicle in front of the autonomous vehicle and behind the railroad crossing. The control device determines whether the stopped vehicle is associated with a mandatory stop rule. The mandatory stop rule indicates vehicles carrying hazardous materials have to stop behind the railroad crossing even when no train is approaching or traveling through the railroad crossing. If it is determined that the stopped vehicle is associated with the mandatory stop rule, the control device waits behind the stopped vehicle until the stopped vehicle crosses the railroad crossing and instructs the autonomous vehicle to cross the railroad.
Autonomous Vehicle Navigation in Response to a Closed Railroad Crossing
A control device associated with an autonomous vehicle receives sensor data and detects that the autonomous vehicle is approaching a railroad crossing based on the sensor data. The control device determines that the railroad crossing is closed from the sensor data. The control device determines one or more re-routing options from map data. The control device determines whether at least one re-routing option reaches a predetermined destination of the autonomous vehicle. In response to determining that the at least one re-routing option reaches the predetermined destination, the control device selects a particular re-routing option based at least on determining that the autonomous vehicle is able to travel according to the particular re-routing option autonomously. The control device instructs the autonomous vehicle to re-route according to the particular re-routing option.
Autonomous Vehicle Navigation in Response to an Oncoming Train on a Railroad Track
A control device associated with an autonomous vehicle receives sensor data and detects that the autonomous vehicle is approaching a railroad crossing based on the sensor data. The control device determines a target lane to travel while crossing the railroad. The target lane is a lane that has available space with at least a length of the autonomous vehicle on the other side of the railroad as opposed to a side of the railroad where the autonomous vehicle is currently traveling. The control device instructs the autonomous vehicle to travel on the target lane. The control device determines that a train is approaching the railroad crossing and waits for the train to pass the railroad crossing. The control device determines that the train has passed the railroad crossing. The control device instructs the autonomous vehicle to cross the railroad.
DRIVING ASSISTANT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
A method of controlling a driving assistant apparatus is provided, the method including: a detection step of detecting driving information of a surrounding vehicle and driving information of a host vehicle; a scenario deciding step of determining a driving state of the host vehicle using the driving information of the surrounding vehicle and the driving information of the host vehicle, and determining the driving state of the host vehicle is decided as a preset scenario of preset scenarios; a control method deciding step of setting a target acceleration of the host vehicle in response to determination that the driving state of the host vehicle is decided as the preset scenario, and determining a control method for driving control and braking control of the host vehicle following the target acceleration; and a control step of controlling the host vehicle based on the determined control method.
DRIVING ASSISTANT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
A method of controlling a driving assistant apparatus is provided, the method including: a detection step of detecting driving information of a surrounding vehicle and driving information of a host vehicle; a scenario deciding step of determining a driving state of the host vehicle using the driving information of the surrounding vehicle and the driving information of the host vehicle, and determining the driving state of the host vehicle is decided as a preset scenario of preset scenarios; a control method deciding step of setting a target acceleration of the host vehicle in response to determination that the driving state of the host vehicle is decided as the preset scenario, and determining a control method for driving control and braking control of the host vehicle following the target acceleration; and a control step of controlling the host vehicle based on the determined control method.
Full speed range adaptive cruise control for a vehicle
A full speed range adaptive cruise control system for a host vehicle includes a plurality of sensors that each generate a signal, a memory that includes executable instructions and a processor that executes the executable instructions. The executable instructions enable the processor to detect a target vehicle as being stopped along a route based upon the signals from the plurality of sensors, cause the host vehicle to stop at a distance from the target vehicle, detect the target vehicle moving along the route after the host vehicle has stopped based upon the signals from the plurality of sensors, determine whether a first predetermined period of time has elapsed since the host vehicle has stopped, determine whether a first predetermined condition is satisfied if the first predetermined period of time has elapsed, and cause the host vehicle to move if the system determines that the first predetermined condition is satisfied.
Full speed range adaptive cruise control for a vehicle
A full speed range adaptive cruise control system for a host vehicle includes a plurality of sensors that each generate a signal, a memory that includes executable instructions and a processor that executes the executable instructions. The executable instructions enable the processor to detect a target vehicle as being stopped along a route based upon the signals from the plurality of sensors, cause the host vehicle to stop at a distance from the target vehicle, detect the target vehicle moving along the route after the host vehicle has stopped based upon the signals from the plurality of sensors, determine whether a first predetermined period of time has elapsed since the host vehicle has stopped, determine whether a first predetermined condition is satisfied if the first predetermined period of time has elapsed, and cause the host vehicle to move if the system determines that the first predetermined condition is satisfied.
Vehicle control method and vehicle control device
A control method and a control apparatus for a vehicle are provided which allow a subject vehicle to start moving at an appropriate time during automated travel control in which the subject vehicle is controlled to make a stop without depending on a brake operation performed by the driver. The control method includes executing the automated travel control in which the subject vehicle is controlled to make a stop without depending on the braking operation performed by the driver, and when detecting a stop of a preceding vehicle during execution of the automated travel control, presenting start-moving command information for reminding the driver of a start-moving command for the subject vehicle.