A computer-implemented method for stopping an autonomous vehicle (1) at a stopping location (SL) defined by a protrusion (3) or a recess formed with respect to a ground surface (2) on which the vehicle is travelling, the method comprising:- detecting that at least a portion of the vehicle is located above the protrusion or recess,- in response to said detection, initiating a stop of the vehicle.Detecting that at least a portion of the vehicle is located above the protrusion or recess may comprise detecting an increase in engine torque or power, and/or detecting a difference in vehicle-to-ground distance (d).
A METHOD FOR STOPPING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
VERFAHREN ZUM ANHALTEN EINES AUTONOMEN FAHRZEUGS
PROCÉDÉ D'ARRÊT D'UN VÉHICULE AUTONOME
2024-04-17
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion |
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