Method for stopping an autonomous vehicle
AssigneeVolvo Autonomous Solutions AB
InventorOskar Noresson
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method for stopping an autonomous vehicle at a stopping location defined by a protrusion or a recess formed with respect to a ground surface on which the vehicle is travelling is provided. The method includes 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 include detecting an increase in engine torque or power, and/or detecting a difference in vehicle-to-ground distance.
Claims13
A computer-implemented method for stopping an autonomous vehicle at a stopping location defined by a protrusion or a recess formed with respect to a ground surface 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,
- wherein detecting that at least a portion of the vehicle is located above the protrusion or recess comprises at least:
- monitoring an engine torque or power required for propelling of the vehicle at a requested vehicle speed in a travelling direction, and
- detecting a sudden increase in the monitored engine torque or power.
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