Information processing apparatus and information processing method

An information processing method performed by information processing apparatus, the method comprising:

• generating map data associated with a circumference of a vehicle based on data from at least one sensor on the vehicle, and updating the map data in conformity with a movement of the vehicle;
• detecting a waiting space as a space enabling the vehicle to wait on a basis of the map data, and generating waiting space information as information associated with the detected waiting space and used in setting of an escape route on which the vehicle escapes in order to pass an oncoming vehicle;
• identifying the escape route on a basis of the waiting space information;
• inquiring of a driver of the vehicle if escape to the waiting space is to be performed, in response to determining that the vehicle cannot pass the oncoming vehicle;
• and
• performing escape to the waiting space in response to an instruction from the driver.

An information processing system comprising:

• processing circuitry configured to:
• generate map data associated with a circumference of a vehicle based on data from at least one sensor on the vehicle, and update the map data in conformity with a movement of the vehicle;
• detect a waiting space as a space enabling the vehicle to wait on a basis of the map data, and generate waiting space information as information associated with the detected waiting space and used in setting of an escape route on which the vehicle escapes in order to pass an oncoming vehicle;
• identify the escape route on a basis of the waiting space information;
• inquire of a driver of the vehicle if escape to the waiting space is to be performed, in response to determining that the vehicle cannot pass the oncoming vehicle;
• and
• perform escape to the waiting space in response to an instruction from the driver.