System and method for guiding users to a vehicle

Abstract

An automotive vehicle includes at least one sensor configured to detect features in a region proximate the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle additionally includes at least one telecommunications module configured to transmit data to and receive user data from a remote device. The vehicle further includes at least one controller. The controller is configured to receive sensor data from the at least one sensor. The controller is also configured to identify at least one physical feature in the region proximate the exterior of the vehicle based on the sensor data. The controller is additionally configured to determine a user location. The controller is further configured to determine a route from the user location to a current vehicle location, with the route not intersecting the physical feature. The controller is further configured to communicate the route to the remote device via the telecommunications module.

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